Cyclical structure

Definition

Cyclical structure refers to a narrative or literary work that follows a circular pattern, where the story ends in a way that connects back to the beginning. It often suggests the idea of repetition and the cyclical nature of life.

Related terms

Repetition:

Repetition is when certain words, phrases, or ideas are repeated for emphasis or effect within a literary work.

Circular narrative: A circular narrative is a storytelling technique where events are presented in chronological order but end up looping back to an earlier point in time, forming a closed loop.

Eternal return: Eternal return is a concept from philosophy and literature that suggests everything happens again and again in an endless cycle.