2. Part A
In relation to a film

3. Todorov specified that there are five
different stages of narrative.
 Equilibrium (normality)
 Disequilibrium (Conflict of equilibrium
caused by event)
 Recognition of disequilibrium
 Attempt to repair disequilibrium
 New equilibrium (New norm)
By this Todorov meant the common
structure of beginning middle and end.

4. These are the ways in which Equilibrium (Normality)is applied to
Armageddon at the beginning
Normal, everyday
banter between
manager and worker
(normal)
Here are men, at
work, (normal)
Sexual relationship
between man and
woman (normal)
This conforms to Todorov’s narrative theory as the beginning always starts
of with a sense of normality

5. These are the ways in which Disequilibrium (problem) is applied to Armageddon
in the middle of the film
Astronomers discover
that an asteroid will hit
earth and destroy the
entire universe(problem)
They learn that the
asteroid is due to hit
earth in 18
days(problem)
This conforms to Todorov’s narrative theory, as he states that there is
always some sort of dilemma in the narrative of a film.

6. These are the ways in which recognition of disequilibrium is applied
to Armageddon during the middle of the film
The best drillers, are
called to help drill
and destroy the
asteroid (recognition
of problem)
The drillers are taught
how to be an astronaut, so
they can go to space and
drill the asteroid, before it
hits earth (recognition of
problem)
This conforms to Todorov’s narrative theory as he states that the
problem is always recognised

7. These are the ways in which the disequilibrium is repaired, coming to
the end of the film.
The men are
attempting to drill
a massive hole in
the asteroid to
destroy it
(Repairing problem)
A bomb is put inside
the asteroid and the
whole thing is blown
up
(Repairing problem)
This conforms to Todorov’s narrative theory, as he states that in the
narrative of a film the problem is always solved.

8. These are the ways in which New equilibrium is applied at the end
of Armageddon
Father and son are
united and brought
closer together. This
is the start of a new
father son
relationship New
equilibrium
Couple are getting
married, symbolising a
new beginning New
equilibrium
This conforms to Todorov’s narrative theory, as he states that the narrative of a
film tends to end with a new normality

9. Part B

10.  Strauss supposed that our world is made
up of binary of differences, contradictions,
conflict or opposites.
For example
Night/day
Good/Bad
Daopposites
He claimed that themes within stories
consists rk light
Male/female
Without realising, we recognise the
essential conflict in relation to narrative
which is familiar in stories and films
These opinions are fundamental to our
ability to make meanings of our lives

11. Action
Film Opposite 1 Oppostie2 Why they are
opposites
Taken 1) 2) Male /female
Parent /child
Wise / naive
Powerful/defenceless
Mature /young

12. Horror
Film Opposite 1 Opposite 2 Why they are opposites
1) 2) Male/female
Chainsaw Fat/slim
massacre
Ugly/pretty
Brown hair/blonde hair
Dominant/inferior

13. Thriller
Film Opposite 1 Opposite2 Why they are
opposites
Drag me to hell 1) 2)
Old/young
Hideous/attractive
Evil/good
poor/wealthy
Villain/victim

14. Drama
Film Opposite 1 Opposite 2 Why they are
opposites
Slum dog 1) 2) Bad/good
millionaire
sinful/innocent
ugly/handsome

15. Part c

16. Film: The beach
This map immediately seems
quite mysterious as the audience
are eager to discover where
exactly the map leads to, and if
the map is actually correct.
Film: Narnia
This wardrobe, directly gives a
feel of ambiguity. The
audience want to learn what is
so special about this wardrobe
and what makes it different
from other wardrobes.

17. Horror/thriller Drama
Action:
A) Cancer patient laying in bed
A) Shark swimming up to person
B) Mother comforts her
B) Person trying to escape from shark
Assumption Assumption
A)Man will get bitten A) Cancer patient will die
B) Man will get eaten and killed. B) Mother will be deeply hurt

18. Colour = Black
Wedding crashers (drama Wedding crashers (drama) The dark night
romance) (action)
Black suits connotes Black bra is sexy and
death and morn Black consume
seductive symbolises power and
authority

19. Villain is usually a
dominant male who is
hideous and horribly
disfigured,
Victim is usually a
helpless female,
usually of white
race, with blonde
hair.

20.  Iconographic features have clear connotations and meanings
to the audience
i.e. Horrific imagery, blood and gore = Horror

21. Here, rose is standing at
the edge of the ship, her
red dress is symbolic of
danger/hazard along with
the red notice sign beside
her.
Here, the heart shaped
necklace that rose is
wearing symbolises
wealth and expense
The whistle that rose is
blowing symbolises being
safety and survival (being
able to escape from the
water)

22. The way in which jack is holding
rose symbolises romance and
affection, the scuttle orange/brown
colours in the background also
adds to this and make the setting
appear calm.
Feeling positive and free, jack is
happy to be of the streets. (clear
blue sky = freedom), as jack he
is happy to be of the streets.
Iceberg symbolises an obstacle/
complication to prevent jack being
with rose (essentially causes his
death)

23. Outside of text and knowledge, we commonly know to bring understanding of the meaning
in the text. Often references to things in popular culture and historical events.
In a modern day adaption of Cinderella, there are many modern interpretations that we
recognize, that were not in the original story...
Cinderella is using a
Stepmother is using a sun bed Step sisters are in a fancy computer
pool

24. Part D

25.  1) hero
 2) villain
 3)Dispatcher
 4)Donor
 5) Helper
 6)heroine
 7)False Hero

26.  On some sort of a quest.
Usually male, but in this case
both.
Role is to restore disequilibrium
(usually by defeating villain)

27. Starts hero/heroes on their way
(usually to restore the
disequilibrium)
He/she sends hero of so they can
prove their worth
Encourages hero and on their
side

28. Opposes the hero
cause of disruption
Often treat to safety of the
heroine
Usually male, rarely female

29. Helps Heroes by giving
them ‘magic’ tools or gifts
The tool/gift may even be
advise, a skill or an object
i.e. (A weapon)
This makes hero/heroes
more likely to win battle

30. Assists and helps hero/heroes in
restoring normality/equilibrium
Like a ‘sidekick’ (for the whole part of
journey) (can meet on way)

31.  Tempts one of the heroes
 At first seems to be caring and
kind
 Keeps him as bait to capture the
rest of the siblings(heroes)

32. N/A

33. Part E

34. Juxtapose alternative versions of a story that may result from small changes in a
single event or group of events.
1)
This story then shows
the events of what
happens when she
misses the train and is
late for work
The woman misses her train, which
results in her being late for work
The story keeps going
back and forth which
2)
makes it a forking path
The story then shows the
events of what happens
when she makes the train,
and is on time for work
The woman, just makes her train
and is on time for work

35. Organised as an abstract series or narrative anthology (collection of
multiple stories)
Two complete strangers, who are having relationship issues
swap homes.
The story is then shown from the point of view
of both women, which makes it episodic.

37. Divide the scene into two or more frames, juxtaposing events
within the same visual field
This scene from mean girls is an example of a split
screen