Narrative Entropy (Sₙ): A Parametric Approach to Structural Complexity in Narrative Systems

This paper formalizes the concept of Narrative Entropy as a quantifiable metric for assessing structural disorder and informational friction within literary and cinematic systems. While the term finds its roots in Shannon’s Information Theory and Pynchonian metaphors, this study defines it as a core component of the Objective Projection methodology. By analyzing the tension between causal predictability and structural chaos, we establish a parametric framework for Narrative Engineering, allowing for the mathematical modeling of story progression.