The present study aims at analyzing the propositions and sequences in the folk tale Heer Ranjha. For this Purpose, Todorov’s theory of narratology   is employed with a focus on verbal and syntactic choices. The verbal and syntactic choices depict the themes of the folk tale. Todorov’s five stages of narrative theory: Equilibrium, Disruption of Equilibrium, Recognition of Disruption, an attempt to repair the damage, and New Equilibrium will be applied to the present text to analyze how by following five stages, the folk tale of ‘Heer Ranjha’ progresses and what fantastic elements could be found that make readers understand or take it as the folk literature. The linguistic choices are significant in terms of sequence and propositions. The study is also aims at providing the comprehensive view and application of the Todorov’s theory of narratology. The data comprises on the translation of ‘Heer Ranjha’ by Usborne (1973). The study focuses on the language of the folk tale, which helps the readers to understand the social and cultural norms of Punjab.

*   PhD Scholar, Internation Islamic University Islamabad

** Associate Professor, Internation Islamic University Islamabad

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