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