Structure in media
- 2. A state of equilibrium (As it should be) A disruption of that order by an event A recognition that the disorder has occurred An attempt to repair the damage of the disruption A return or restoration of a new equilibruim
- 3. A state of equilibrium-Lightning McQueen is having a good time, winning races and about to race in a big race. A disruption of that order by an event-McQueen gets lost and finds himself in a town called Radiator Springs
- 4. A recognition that the disorder has occurred-The whole world finds out that McQueen is missing and tries to find him. An attempt to repair the damage of the disruption-McQueen helps out the town, and is found. A return or restoration of a new equilibrium-McQueen races in the big race and everyone lives happily ever after.
- 6. Vladimir Propp proposed that all films had at least one character fulfilling each of the following positions:
- 7. Character Type Role within Narrative Hero Leads the narrative, is normally on some kind of a quest or trying to solve a mystery (not always male). Villain Conflicts with hero. Heroine Is usually a prize or reward for the hero (not always female). Father A figure of authority who offers a reward to the hero for completing the quest. Reward could be a prince/princess or a cool new job. Helper Helps the hero – often a sidekick. Donor Gives the hero something – a clue, a talisman, a special power – which helps them complete their quest. Mentor Teaches and guides the hero.
- 8. Character Type Character Hero Sulley Villain Randall/ Henry J. Waternoose III Heroine Boo Father Henry J. Waternoose III Helper Mike Donor Yeti Mentor Henry J. Waternoose III