A semiotic observation of narrative trajectories in Madonna in a Fur Coat by canonical narrative schemas

This study combines semiotic theory with Turkish literature in implementation on one of Sabahattin Ali’s well-known novels, Madonna a Fur Coat. From the ideas C. S. Peirce and Ferdinand de Saussure have many branches derived, which is so-called literary or narrative semiotics that deals unfolding structures signification works under leadership A. J. Greimas. Literary postulates idea should be analyzed three meaning layers: discursive, narrative, deep-abstract levels. Accordingly, primary purpose this to reveal organization novel, Coat, employing canonical schema, analysis tools semiotics. These actors are unnamed narrator, Raif Efendi, Maria Puder, Efendi’s father husbands his sisters, all whom their own goals. Besides, trajectories these will help formulate level work perspective. The composed parts. In introduction part, aims, method scope presented. second novel takes place considering actors’ trajectories. Lastly, conclusion results been discussed titles ‘the temporal hierarchy relationship between trajectories’, ‘cognitive senders’, ending success vs failure’, key events bridges trajectories’. It believed readers gain insight into aspects: authorship skills creating fiction, structural status possible application approach.