narrative and conflict

Question 1

who is TODOROV?

Answer 1

proposed a narrative structure that had 5 stages:
- equilibrium
- disruption
- realisation
- restored order
- new equilibrium

Question 2

what is the equilibrium in the hurt locker?

Answer 2

• starts in chaos (mise-en-scene/sound/scene/cinematography)
• us soldiers remain calm

Question 3

what is the equilibrium in district 9?

Answer 3

• starts in chaos (mise-en-scene/sound/scene/cinematography)
• aliens are a problem

Question 4

what is the equilibrium in the grandmaster?

Answer 4

• starts in chaos (mise-en-scene/sound/scene/cinematography)
• the north have invaded the south

Question 5

what is the disruption in the hurt locker?

Answer 5

sergeant Thompson is killed and replaced by sergeant James

Question 6

what is the disruption in district 9?

Answer 6

Wikkus gets infected with black fluid when evicting the aliens

Question 7

what is the disruption in the grandmaster?

Answer 7

Japanese invasion
“i will not eat japanese rice”

Question 8

what is the new equilibrium in the hurt locker?

Answer 8

james is surprisingly good at his job and starts a new 365 day tour

Question 9

what is the new equilibrium in district 9?

Answer 9

Christopher escapes with his son, Wikkus has become an alien

Question 10

what is the new equilibrium in the grandmaster?

Answer 10

Ip man has become successful, taught bruce lee, gave wing chun to the world

(gong er dies)

Question 11

what is the narrative and nature of conflict in the hurt locker?

Answer 11

circular narrative
conflict is destructive

Question 12

what is the narrative and nature of conflict in district 9?

Answer 12

open narrative
conflict is necessary if it means fighting for your rights

Question 13

what is the narrative and nature of conflict in the grandmaster?

Answer 13

closed narrative
conflict is essential if it means protecting your culture/pride