Memory Narrative v. Myth Narrative v. Meaning Narrative

           Narratives are the one of most enjoying ways to learn because it can not only be written but also spoken or even acted. Children will know spoken narratives before they learn how to read. Fingarette explains three different types of narratives in chapter 4, which are: memory narratives, myth narratives, and meaning narratives. The memory narrative “gives history as a memory" (Fingarette 66).  The myth narrative “explains, justifies, illuminates our life on earth"(Fingarette 66). Lastly, the meaning narrative “present us with the meaning of life displayed as a series of meaningfully connected events in time- a  piece of history, in short," (Fingarette 66). Personally, I think all three narratives are needed to help us understand history because there isn't one way to learn. Furthermore, there can always be truth in a myth.However, with a myth narrative it may be hard to spot elaborations and can cause uncertainty. Hopefully, that uncertainty will drive us to think deeper and research our questions.