Narrative Theory And Concept

Question 1

Non-linear narratives

Answer 1

These narratives play with time order which the story is shown and may include flashbacks

Question 2

Todorov (disequilibrium)

Answer 2

Todorov suggested that all stories are based on a change from equilibrium where everything is in order to disequilibrium where its chaotic and in disorder. This also addressed as stability vs instability.

Question 3

Binary opposition

Answer 3

Roland barthes identified that narratives were often drawn out of the conflicts of oppositions> good vs evil/ strong vs weak

Question 4

Roland barthes(enigma code)

Answer 4

Texts can often tease the audience with mysterious or unexplained elements to draw them into the narrative.

Question 5

Closure

Answer 5

Most texts have closure or closed ending where all the problems are resolved an all of the questions have been answered

Question 6

Opening ending

Answer 6

Some texts have an open ending and leave some elements a mystery

Question 7

Exposition

Answer 7

Very often, narratives use exposition where characters explain essential parts of the plot which can include voice over or sub-titles

Question 8

Linear narratives

Answer 8

Linear narrative are stories that have a beginning, middle and end which happen in time order.