Todorov's narrative theory

Todorov's narrative theory

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  NARRATIVE THEORY'S BY : AL H A D I S H A R I F
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  TODOROV’S NARRATIVE THEORY •Tzvetan Todorov's narrative theory suggests that all narratives follow a three part structure where they begin with equilibrium, where everything is balanced, progress as something comes along to disrupt that equilibrium, and finally reach a resolution, when equilibrium is restored. These are the steps for all traditional stories: 1. Equilibrium (everything is as it should be) 2. Disruption (by an event) 3. Recognition of disruption 4. Attempts to repair disruption 5. Return to equilibrium
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  EQUILIBRIM • In theepisode of F.R.I.E.N.D.S season 7 episode 13, the episode follows Todorov’s narrative • In this episode the equilibrium is that monica and ross’ parents are selling their childhood house and they go visit it for the last time
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  DISRUPTION • The disruptionin the event is that the dad (Jack Gellar) and Ross find out all of Monica's childhood items/memories are destroyed • Monica thinks Ross was the favorite child which makes the disruption worse
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  RECOGNITION OF DISRUPTION •Ross and his dad realize and decide to try and make new memories for Monica by putting some of Ross’ items in new boxes
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  ATTEMPTS TO REPAIRDISRUPTION • Monica then realizes the items in the box were not hers and her dad then decides to tell her the truth which results her in storming away, her dad then decides to give her the Porsche
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  RETURN TO EQUILIBRIUM •The new equilibrium ends in Monica receiving a Porsche and also getting rid of the chair that she hated
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  PROPP AND CHARACTERTYPES THEORY • THE HERO Traditionally the hero is a male protagonist whose role it is to restore normality or equilibrium. He does this by defeating the villain(s) and winning the love of the heroine. • THE VILLIAN is the cause of the disruption and the enemy of the hero. The villain may also be a threat to the safety and the well being of the heroine. • THE DONOR gives the hero something to help him along his journey. This gift may be a piece of advice, a skill or an object such as a weapon. • THE PRINCESS is usually a prize or reward for the hero. The character is usually vulnerable and passive, they are usually threatened by the villain and need rescuing by the hero • THE HELPER assists the hero in restoring equilibrium. The helper may be a sidekick, with the hero throughout, or someone he meets along the way. • THE PRINCESSES FATHER is an authority figure who offers a reward to the hero for completing his quest • THE FALSE HERO is a character who initially seems to be on the side of the hero but who turns against him or deceives.
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  HARRY POTTER –THE HERO • The Hero Harry Potter, the victim who becomes the hero in the Harry Potter series. Begins with Harry being victimized and bullied by his aunt and uncle. Parents killed by Villain when he was younger. Then approached and receives information from the donor which gives him a fighting chance.
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  THE VILLAIN -VOLDEMORT • Throughout the film series Lord Voldemort is the villain. Everyone is afraid of him and are even afraid to say his name aloud. He brings out Harry’s weaknesses and proves great strength.
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  THE DONOR ANDTHE DISPATCHER - HAGRID AND DUMBLEDORE • Dumbledore supports harry in all the films. He guides and protects him acting as the donor and dispatcher sometimes telling Harry where to go and what to do. • Hagrid Introduces Harry to the wizarding world and helps him get his first wand
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  THE HELPER -RON AND HERMIONE Ron and Hermione have been friends with Harry ever since they met on The Hogwarts Express, they are with Harry nearly every time he fights Lord Voldemort and they help him out along the way.
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  THE PRINCESS -GINNY WEASLY • The Princess, although not a conventional princess, she ends up marrying the hero. She is a character who has been rescued.
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  THE FALSE HERO- DRACO MALFOY • Draco Malfoy and Harry have never got on right from the very beginning. Malfoy is jealous of Harry and does everything in his power to stop him from suceeding.