Todorov Flashcards
What does Todorov’s theory focus on?
Narratology
What has his narrative theory been instrumental in?
Understanding structuring principles in the media specifically media language
What does this theory describe?
The conflict and resolution within narratives and is applicable across a wide range of media forms
Why is Todorov’s theory fundamental?
Helps analyse narratives
Why can the narrative theory be criticised?
It implies a determined structure reflecting social norms and overlooks the unique and the creative elements in a text
What does equilbrium refer to?
The norm for example the daily normality of people’s lives
What is disequilbrium?
When this norm gets disrupted
What is resolution?
Realising it has been disrupted
How does Todorov’s theory link to media language?
Shows us how news represents the disequilibrium of life and how there could be possible solutions and implied an initial equilibrium before the disruption
What is a disadvantage of Todorov’s theory?
Created for the idea of TV and film not news
