2. TODOROV’S THEORY – Todorov proposed a basic structure for all narratives. He stated that films and programmes begin with equilibrium, a calm period. Then agents of disruption cause disequilibrium, a period of unsettlement and disquiet. This is then followed by a renewed state of peace and harmony for the protagonists and a new equilibrium brings the chaos to an end. The simplest form of narrative (sometimes referred to as ‘Classic’ or ‘Hollywood’ narrative).

3. VLADIMIR PROPP’S THEORY - Propp suggests there are eight main characters in typical narrative.

4. 1. The hero (seeks something)2. The villain (opposes the hero)3. The donor (helps the hero by providing a magic object)4. The dispatcher (sends the hero on his way)5. The false hero (falsely assuming the role of hero)6. The helper (gives support to the hero)7. The princess (the reward for the hero but also needs to be protected from the villain

5. 8. Her father

6. LEVI-STRAUSS’S THEORY - Levi-Strauss looked at narrative structure in terms of binary oppositions. Binary oppositions are sets of opposite values which reveal the structure of media texts. An example would be GOOD and EVIL – we understand the concept of GOOD as being the opposite of EVIL. Levi –Strauss was not so interested in looking at the order in which events were arranged in the plot. He looked instead for deeper arrangements of themes. <br /> McKee Todorov Propp Levi – Strauss <br /> <br />