Theorists Flashcards
Todovros
Narrative theory
What is todorovs narrative theory
1)equilibrium
2)disruption
3)recognition
4)attempt to repair
5)new equilibrium
Types of narratives
Linear, non-linear, multi-stranded narrative
Props
Character theory
What is props character theory
Hero, villain, princess, sidekick, mentor, false hero, dispatcher, donor
Katz
Uses & gratifications theory
What is the uses & gratifications theory
Personal identity
Information
Entertainment
Social interaction
Levi Strauss
Binary oppostites
What is binary opposites
Complete differences
E.g. good vs evil, tall vs small, light vs dark
Codes & conventions
Key components of a text that define key features (e.g. genre)
Alvadro’s
Racial stereotypes theory
What is the racial stereoptypes theory
There are 4 main stereotypes (exotic, dangerous, humorous, pitied)
Visual codes
Mise en scene, colour palette, camera angles/ shots, dress code, location
Laura mulvey
Male gaze theory
What is the male gaze theory
cinema narratives and portrayals of women are constructed in an objectifying and limited manner to satisfy the psychological needs of men, and more broadly, of patriarchal society.
Steve neale’s
Genre theory
What is the genre theory
Steve Neale’s genre theory states that
pleasure is derived from ‘repetition and
difference’
George Gerbner’s
Cultivation theory
What is Gerbner’s cultivation theory
George Gerbner’s Cultivation theory suggests that
repeated exposure to media products over time can
subtly ‘cultivate’ (e.g. grow or develop) viewers’
perceptions of reality.
Stuart Hall’s
Reception theory
What is the reception theory
Not all audiences will respond to a text in the same way, lots of different factors affect how we under-
stand or ‘read’ a text. Media texts give out messages and it is up to us whether we agree with them or
not.
