Сognitive processing of multi-layered narratives: neuro-linguistic analysis of the "road" by Cormac McCarthy

this article explores the cognitive processes involved in the perception and interpretation of multi-layered narratives using the example of Cormac McCarthy's novel The Road. The focus is on neuro-linguistic aspects that affect the understanding of the text, including the interaction between language structures, emotional reactions and mental models of the reader. The research is based on the analysis of various textual elements and techniques, such as metaphors, symbolism and plot construction, substantiating their influence on cognitive processes. The urgency of the problem of revealing deep semantic layers in a work of art at the limit of the expressiveness of language and its ability to convey complex human experiences, ideas and emotions is due to the global interaction of different cultures, the ability of art to convey meaning beyond language barriers. This allows people from different countries and cultures to connect at a deep level, overcoming linguistic and conceptual differences. In the digital age, there is a need for new forms of communication. Social networks and visual media are becoming the main channels of interaction, and the relevance of studying ways to convey meaning beyond language is only increasing. The purpose of the article is to study the cognitive processes involved in processing multi-layered narratives in Cormac McCarthy's novel "The Road" with an emphasis on neuro-linguistic aspects, revealing how the reader perceives, interprets and emotionally reacts to the text. Objectives of the article: 1. To explore the multilayered narrative elements in "The Road". 2. To study the cognitive mechanisms activated when reading a novel, including syntactic analysis, semantic interpretation, and the construction of mental models. 3. To investigate how the emotional content of a text affects neuro-linguistic processing and the formation of emotional responses in the reader. 4. To consider which neuro-linguistic strategies the reader uses to comprehend and interpret the multi-layered content of the narrative. These tasks will help to better understand how cognitive neuro-linguistic processes shape the perception and understanding of literary texts, as well as reveal the role of language in the cognitive models of the reader.

narrative, cognitive processing, neuro-linguistic processes, language structures, mental models, semantic layers