Narrative Flashcards
Levi-Strauss
Binary opposites
Barthes
Code of enigma
4 narrative structure types?
Circular
Linear
Episodic
Multi-stranded
Circular narrative is…?
When the story links back to the beginning at the end
Linear?
Beginning to end
Episodic?
When the narrative is divided into a collection of individual episodes/chapters
Multi-stranded?
When there’s multiple strands of narrative/storylines happening at the same time
Propp’s character roles?
Dispatcher, Helper, Donor, Father, Princess, Villain, Hero, False Hero
Todorov’s theory is…?
Equilibrium > disruption > quest > climax > new/restored equilibrium
Hero?
Seeks something, usually motivated by lack
Donor?
Provides object with magic property
Helper
Aids the hero
Princess
Reward for the hero, object of villains schemes
Father
Rewards the hero
Dispatcher
Sends hero on quest