theories we gotta know

Question 1

Todorov’s narrative theory

Answer 1

Equilibrium: world as it exists at the beginning (normality)
Disruption: a disruption of the norm
Disequilibrium: recognition of the disruption
Repair: hero tries to fix the disruption
New Equilibrium: restore or create a new equilibrium

Question 2

Representation theory

Answer 2

the way the media portrays people can change the way we percieve them

Question 3

Propp’s Character archetype theory

Answer 3

• Hero
• Villain
• Helper
• Dispatcher
• Fairy Godmother
• The princess
• False hero

Question 4

Steve Neale genre theory

Answer 4

Believes that films of a type (genre) should include features that are similiar, so they know the genre, but include features that are different, to keep the audience interested.
- repetition and difference/conforming and subverting

Question 5

Audience reception theory

Answer 5

How people respond to a piece of media
- preffered, oppositional, negotiated

Question 6

Semiotics theory

Answer 6

the study of signs and symbols and what message they portray

Question 7

Uses and gratification theory

Answer 7

why people consume media
- surveillance, diversion, personal relationships, personal identities