narrative theory
TRANSCRIPT
In relation to a film
Part A
Todorov specified that there are five different stages of narrative.
Equilibrium (normality)
Disequilibrium (Conflict of equilibrium caused by event)
Recognition of disequilibrium
Attempt to repair disequilibrium
New equilibrium (New norm)
By this Todorov meant the common structure of beginning middle and end.
Here are men, at work, (normal)
Normal, everyday banter between manager and worker (normal)
Sexual relationship between man and woman (normal)
These are the ways in which Equilibrium (Normality)is applied to Armageddon at the beginning
This conforms to Todorov’s narrative theory as the beginning always starts of with a sense of normality
These are the ways in which Disequilibrium (problem) is applied to Armageddon in the middle of the film
Astronomers discover that an asteroid will hit earth and destroy the entire universe(problem)
They learn that the asteroid is due to hit earth in 18 days(problem)
This conforms to Todorov’s narrative theory, as he states that there is always some sort of dilemma in the narrative of a film.
The best drillers, are called to help drill and destroy the asteroid (recognition of problem)
The drillers are taught how to be an astronaut, so they can go to space and drill the asteroid, before it hits earth (recognition of problem)
This conforms to Todorov’s narrative theory as he states that the problem is always recognised
These are the ways in which recognition of disequilibrium is applied to Armageddon during the middle of the film
The men are attempting to drill a massive hole in the asteroid to destroy it
A bomb is put inside the asteroid and the whole thing is blown up
(Repairing problem)
(Repairing problem)
This conforms to Todorov’s narrative theory, as he states that in the narrative of a film the problem is always solved.
These are the ways in which the disequilibrium is repaired, coming to the end of the film.
Couple are getting married, symbolising a new beginning New equilibrium
Father and son are united and brought closer together. This is the start of a new father son relationship New equilibrium
This conforms to Todorov’s narrative theory, as he states that the narrative of a film tends to end with a new normality
These are the ways in which New equilibrium is applied at the end of Armageddon
Part B
Strauss supposed that our world is made up of binary of differences, contradictions, conflict or opposites.For exampleNight/dayGood/BadDaopposites
He claimed that themes within stories consists rk lightMale/female
Without realising, we recognise the essential conflict in relation to narrative which is familiar in stories and films
These opinions are fundamental to our ability to make meanings of our lives
Action
Taken 1) 2)
Film Opposite 1 Oppostie2 Why they are opposites
Male /female
Parent /child
Wise / naive
Powerful/defenceless
Mature /young
Film Opposite 1 Opposite 2 Why they are opposites
1) 2) Male/female
Fat/slim
Ugly/pretty
Brown hair/blonde hair
Dominant/inferior
Chainsaw massacre
Horror
Film Opposite 1 Opposite2 Why they are opposites
Drag me to hell 1) 2)Old/young
Hideous/attractive
Evil/good
poor/wealthy
Villain/victim
Thriller
Film Opposite 1 Opposite 2 Why they are opposites
Slum dogmillionaire
1) 2) Bad/good
sinful/innocent
ugly/handsome
Drama