Narrative Theory

1. By Tobi Akinmade and Stuart Cornwall

2. Todorov’s theory
 Todorov’s theory was that every film and book has 5
stages
 The first stage is the stage of equillibrium ( This is
where everything is perfectly fine
 The second stage is the disruption/problem of the
equillibrium
 Someone sees the disruption of the equillibrium
 The protaginist sets out to restore the equillibrium
 There is a new equillibrium that may be good or
bad

3. How it applies to The Incredibles
 Mr and Mrs Incredible are recognized throughout the world as heroes
 They are now being shunned and have been forced into being average
people
 Mr Incredible and his family set out to restore their fame and relive
their glory days
 To relive their glory days then they will have to defeating a new super
villain
 After defeating the superhero and restoring their fame a new super
villain threatens the city and The Incredible’s are ready

4. Propp’s Theory
 Propp’s theory was that every film and book always have
characters who are normally
 A hero- The protaginist who sets out to restore the equllibrium
 A sidekick- This is the person that helps and accompanies the
hero
 A villain- This is the person that normally rivals the hero or they
have a grudge against him
 A heroine- This is normally the prize that the hero earns for
restoring the equllibrium. She may also assist the hero.
 A father- This is normally the person that trains the hero or
sends them out on the mission

5. How it applies to the Incredible’s
 Mr Incredible (hero)- He is the protaginist of The Incredible’s
and sets out to save the world
 The Rest of the Incredibles Family (sidekick)- They are there to
help Mr Incredible and follow him throughout his mission
 Syndrome (Villain)- He has a grudge against Mr Incredible and
wants revenge for what Mr Incredible did to him in the past
 Mrs Incredible (heroine)- She assists Mr Incredible and they fall
back in love
 Edna Mode (father)- Even though she just designs the costumes
and enhances their powers she encourages them to save the
world.