Assignment 8 narrative theory
- 1. Assignment 8: Narrative Theory Chelsea Fashole-Luke
- 2. Part A: Todorov’s Theory Suggests there are 5 stages of narrative: 1. Equilibrium 2. Disequilibrium 3. Recognition of disequilibrium 4. Attempt to repair disequilibrium 5. New equilibrium
- 4. Task 2: (To identify Todorov’s theory in relation to a film) • Normal teenage guy decides to take the law into his own hands after being attacked one too many times. • Teams up with ‘Big Daddy’ and ‘Hit Girl’ to take on the big gang leaders of the city.
- 5. Equilibrium We are shown a normal high school as a wide shot. A normal group of friends. Main character: average teenager A stereotypical class at a school.
- 6. Disequilibrium Gangs and knife/gun crime consumes the city. Innocent victims are robbed Stereotypical street thugs Victims are left unable to do anything about assaults. Defenceless victims
- 7. Recognition of disequilibrium Regular teenager buys a costume in order to tackle the street crime and ‘little’ problems in the city Hero costume: mask included Gangs are seen as the main problems. Victim being beaten up by gang The main character ‘Kick- Ass’ attempts to take on gangs involved in drug crime. Weapons and costume: typical hero props
- 8. Attempt to repair disequilibrium Younger character ‘Hit Girl’ is skilled in fighting and highly trained in using big weapons. Guns and jetpack The use of superhero disguises and high-tech weapons aid them in the battle between good and bad. Wig and mask to hide identity. Kick-Ass and Hit Girl team up to take on the much bigger gangs who ‘run’ the city.
- 9. New equilibrium New friendship formed after working together to put a stop to the crimes. Another shot of the school, this time everything has changed. Hit Girl –aka- Mindy, starts a new life as a normal girl and goes to school for the first time. Everyone ends up happy at the end.
- 10. Part B: Levi-Strauss Believed the world is described in binary opposites: • Day/night • Light/dark • Good/bad • Male/female
- 11. Genre: drama
- 12. Genre: horror
- 13. Genre: action
- 14. Genre: sci-fi
- 15. Genre: thriller
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