2. Todorovs theory of narrative
• There are 5 stages
1. A state of equilibrium
2. An event that disrupts this equilibrium
3. The main character finds out that the
equilibrium has been disrupted
4. The main character fixes the disruption
5. The equilibrium is restored
3. Toy story
1. Everyone is in Andy's house and Woody is
king of the toys
2. Buzz comes and over-rules Woody
3. Woody realises that he is no longer popular
4. He pushes Buzz out the window
5. Buzz comes back but they are friends
4. Finding Nemo
1. Nemo goes to school
2. He touches the boat and gets captured
3. Marvin finds out and searches for Nemo with
Dory
4. He saves Nemo
5. They live together Hapilly