Narrative

Question 1

Tzevetan Todorov

Answer 1

Most narratives follow a five point cycle where events determine the narratives’ outcome. For example, Disney movies will always have similar events and outcomes.

Question 2

Claude-Levi Strauss

Answer 2

Binary oppositions - character contrasts drive the narrative and thicken the story.
Good VS Evil
Man VS Nature

Question 3

Roland Barthes

Answer 3

Enigmas - producers can create mystery in a narrative by causing confusion to the audience.

Question 4

Vladimir Propp

Answer 4

Same or similar events occur in most narratives. They are called “narratemes” and they control the outcome of the narrative. Propp also argued all narratives contain these archetypal characters

Hero, Villain, Donor, False Hero, Helper, Princess, Dispatcher