2. Tsyvetan Todorov
• Stages to every narrative:
• Stage 1 – The Equilibrium (Life is just as usual)
• Stage 2 – The Disruption (A Problem)
• Stage 3 – The Recognition (Think how to resolve)
• Stage 4 – The Repair (Resolve Problem)
• Stage 5 – The Restoration (Life returns to normal)
• Non-linear – The stages may all be included however
not in this numerical order
3. Levi Strauss
Binary Opposites:
We understand some concepts purely by the fact
that they have opposites e.g. a superhero film must
feature a villain in order for the hero to become a
hero.
Examples:
• Good and evil
• Sane and insane
• Peace and war
I think that my own music video will follow this theory.
4. Roland Barthes
• The Enigma Code
The storyline is set up in the form of a puzzle or enigma which the audience
may try to solve as will the protagonist – as the narrative progress
