Theories - Media Choices Flashcards
What is Todorov’s Narrative Structure?
3 Stages
-Equilibrium -balance, normal, no problems
-Disruption -hero must fix it, goes on quest
-New Equilibrium -new normal, happy ending, problems solved
Who invented the Narrative Structure theory?
Todorov
When was Todorov’s Narrative Structure invented?
1969
Give an example of Todorov’s narrative structure.
Toy Story
-Toys are happy and Andy plays with them
-The Woody and Buzz get separated from Andy
-The toys return home
What is the genre theory?
Genre’s have lots of repeated elements and conventions that audiences expect but for the films to be interesting they must have some differences.
Who invented the Genre Theory?
Steve Neale
When was the genre theory invented?
1980