Todorov's Narrative Theory

The narrative has two parts: 
-Structure 
- Elements 

Structure of the narrative
- The structure of the narrative is where Todorov's theory comes into play 
- His theory states that there are five stages of every film. the five stages are:

1. A state of equilibrium (as it should be and ever was)
2. Disruption of that order by an event 
3. Recognition of that disorder 
4. Attempt to repair damage
5. A return or reformation of a new equilibrium

Homework

The Purge

1. A state of equilibrium - Peaceful town and a happy family settling in for the night during the one night of The Annual Purge.
2. Disruption of that order by an event - Family's home on lockdown, son sees a scared man and lets him in the house.
3. Recognition of that disorder - Man disappears, group that were trying to murder him turn up, they start to break down security lock. dad gets killed.
4. Attempt to repair damage - Family try to defend themselves until morning.
5. A return or reformation of a new equilibrium - Family leave town and start a new life.