Narrative theory flipped learning

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Narrative Theory
Thursday 2nd February 2017

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Tordov Theory
 Equilibrium: This happens in the beginning of the film and
everything is normal and everyone is content
 Disequilibrium: At this stage a problem has arisen that is
disrupting the peace
 Realization: This is when the character realize the problem and
there is chaos.
 Restored Order: This when the characters are trying to solve
the problem
 New Equilibrium: This when the problem has been solved and
life is normal again for the characters.

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Levi Strauss Theory
Levi Strauss theory is about binary oppositions he believed film
narratives are based around binary oppositions like good vs. evil,
weak vs. strong etc. Strauss was a anthologist and ethnologist
who came up with binary opposites with Roland Barthes.

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Barthes Codes Theory
Barthes Theory suggests that there are 5 codes that are used in
narrative usually at least one of these codes are used in a
narrative. These codes describe the meaning of the text to the
reader. These codes are: hermeneutic (enigma) code, proairetic
(action) code, semantic code, symbolic code, referential code.
The hermeneutic code is when the narrative drops clues to help
the audience solve the mystery. Proairetic code is when the
narrative include elements of action to create suspense.
Semantic code is when the narrative adds additional meanings to
things. Symbolic code is when there is an exercise of opposites
to show contrast and to create greater meaning. Referential code
is when in the narrative there is reference to scientific, cultural
knowledge

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Propp’s Character Theory
Propp has a theory about characters that are typically used in
nearly all narrative’s. Which is the: hero, villain, dispatcher and
donor.