Narratology Flashcards
1
Q
who created narratology theory?
A
Todorov
2
Q
what type of theory is narratology theory?
A
media language
3
Q
what does narratology theory state?
A
a typical narrative tends to follow a set 5 part structure. all narratives share a basic structure that involves movement from one equilibrium to another. two states of equilibrium are separated by an imbalance. the way in which narratives are solved can have particular ideological significance
4
Q
what is meant by equilibrium?
A
everything is balanced and ‘normal’
5
Q
what is meant by disruption?
A
something happens to threaten the equilibrium
6
Q
what is meant by recognition?
A
the disruption is discovered
7
Q
what is meant by resolution?
A
the disruption is resolved
8
Q
what is meant by new equilibrium?
A
a new balance and state of ‘normal’
