Todorov’s Narrative StructureWhat is Todorov’s Narrative theory?

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What is Todorov’s narrative theory?(homework)

Theories of Narrative Tzvetan TODOROV

Todorov developed the theory of disrupted equilibrium

He identified that stories follow a typical pattern of:•Equilbrium•Disequilibrium•Equilibrium

This applies equally well to film texts

Bulgarian structuralist 1960s

Theories of Narrative Tzvetan TODOROV

Equilbrium - the ‘status quo’ where things are as they should be

Disequilibrium - the status quo is disrupted by an event

Equilibrium - is restored at the end of the story by the actions of the hero

Bulgarian structuralist 1960s

How is Propp’s and Todorov’s theory shown in Katy Perry last

Friday night?• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f1TKLywtok

Swap and gradeGrade Task

A/A* I have identified all of the different stages of Todorov’s narrative theory. I have identified Propp’s

character types. I have given clear examples from the music video and given a clear description of the

narrative.

B I have identified most of the different stages of Todorov’s narrative theory. I have identified Propp’s

character types. I have given clear examples from the music video and given a clear description of the

narrative.

C I have identified some of the different stages of Todorov’s narrative theory. I have identified Propp’s

character types. I have given clear examples from the music video and given a clear description of the

narrative.

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