Todorov: Equilibrium theory
- Traditional narratives follow a 3 part structure of beginning middle and end which unfolds in a narrative arc of 4 phases: 1. Exposition, 2. Introduction to conflict, 3. Climax, 4. Resolution
- Narrative is usually a chronological and linear sequence of themes, actions and motives.
- Todorov identifies that the 3 part structure has 5 stages:
o Narrative begins with an equilibrium
o The Equilibrium is usually disrupted by and event to create disequilibrium
Strauss- Binary Oppositions
- Identified that we understand the world by the relationship that two opposites have together.
- He believed that narratives are arranged around the conflict of binary oppositions.
- Some of these oppositions could include:
o Man vs women
o Good vs bad
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