Monday, 20 October 2014

Equilibrium and Disequilibrium

Todorov was a theorist who published work on the ideas behind narrative; he suggested that narratives begin with an equilibrium in which all potential opposing forces and disruptions are in balance, creating a sense of 'status quo'. According to Todorov, it was suggested that conventional narratives are structured in five stages:

  • A state of equilibrium (stability/balance)
  • Disruption of the equilibrium (inducing a chain series of events)
  • Recognition/acknowledgement of disruption
  • Attempt to repair the disruption
  • Reinstatement of the equilibrium (new)

Taken:
State of equilibrium/balance: FAMILY AT AIRPORT

Disruption: ABDUCTION

Recognition/acknowledgement: THREAT

Attempt to repair: MANHUNT TO FIND DAUGHTER

New equilibrium: FINDS HER- BRINGS HER HOME
The Call:
State of equilibrium/balance: NORMAL DAY

Disruption: KIDNAPPING

Recognition/acknowledgement: 911 PHONE CALL

Attempt to repair: TRYING TO TRACK/LOCATE DISTRESS CALL

New Equilibrium: MURDERER GETS FOUND- GIRL SURVIVES
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2 comments:

  1. Unknown27 October 2014 at 09:44

    There is still so much missing. Where is the animatic for example? Please look through your work and review what needs to added to your blog. Come on Lily!

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  2. Unknown6 November 2014 at 03:00

    What else is missing apart from the animatic? I will have to come and see you about that because I have no idea how to upload it onto my blog.

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