Narrative explanation

Today in class we learned the essential elements of a narrative. We learned about different tools that can be used to help elaborate the story.  The tool that stuck out to me the most was flash-backs, and looking forward towards the future. Flash-backs allow the readers to be able to learn more information about what the author is trying to get across in the message. Looking toward the future will allow the reader to understand the authors goals and what they are wanting to accomplish and how they will get there.

I love the tv show The Good Guys. In this show it is about two cops in Dallas, Texas who stumble upon crime cases. The director added in a lot of flash backs to help the viewers understand what is happening. In the show when the characters (i.e. the detective, and sergeant Stark) stumble upon a case, the screen freezes and says something like "six hours before" and then it shows the criminals in their act before the cops come. Then there is a fast forwarding transition back to the present where the two characters are trying to figure out what took place. Flash-backs are a creative way to help the audience understand more detailed information.