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The document discusses different theories about analyzing stories and plots, including binary oppositions, Tzvetan Todorov's theory of narrative structure, Vladimir Propp's archetypal characters, and Roland Barthes' 5 codes. Todorov's theory proposes that narratives follow a cycle from equilibrium, to disruption, to character realization and attempted restoration of order, to a final restored or new equilibrium. Propp believed that typical character roles like heroes, villains, wise figures and helpers are commonly found across stories.
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Narrative theory
Todorov's narrative theory describes narratives as having a cycle of equilibrium, disruption of equilibrium causing disequilibrium, attempts to restore equilibrium, and a new found equilibrium. Propp's narrative theory identifies character roles like hero, villain, and donor that carry out functions to restore order. Levi-Strauss' binary opposition theory sees narratives as reflecting opposites like good/bad and male/female. These theories relate to the film in some ways, such as showing disruptions to equilibrium and portraying characters as villains, but do not fully define the film's narrative structure.
Narrative strucutre in a film
Narrative form provides the structure for how a story is told in a film. It involves an ordered series of events connected by cause and effect that moves the plot from an initial equilibrium through disruption, attempts to repair the damage, and finally a new equilibrium. The three-act structure divides most narratives into an introduction where characters and settings are established, a rising action where the central conflict mounts, and a falling action where the conflict is resolved. Characters typically experience changes and are responsible for moving the cause-and-effect chain of events that make up the narrative.
Tzvetan Todorov theory
Todorov proposed a theory of narrative structure that he believed could be applied to any film. The theory consists of 5 stages: 1) equilibrium, where power is balanced; 2) disequilibrium, caused by a disruption to the order; 3) acknowledgement of the disorder; 4) an attempt to repair the damage; and 5) a new state of equilibrium is reached, restoring normality. This structure can be seen in most film narratives, with the disruption normally occurring outside of everyday situations, such as a murder investigation.
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This document summarizes several narrative theorists and their theories for analyzing film narratives. It discusses Todorov's theory of equilibrium, disequilibrium, and renewed equilibrium in narratives. It also briefly outlines Propp's theory of 8 character types in fairy tales, Barthes' concept of narratives establishing and solving an enigma, and Levi-Strauss' idea of binary oppositions creating tension between characters. The document applies Todorov's shortened theory to analyzing a film trailer in 3 parts: opening, build up, and problem/events.
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1) The narrative follows an alien named Stu who is being assessed on his ability to abduct a human.
2) Todorov's narrative theory describes typical story structure as having five parts: equilibrium, disequilibrium, recognition, restoration, and new equilibrium.
3) The story applies Todorov's theory as Stu struggles to abduct the human, eventually recognizing how to operate the ship but failing, before his assessor restores the human and concludes the assessment.
Theory
Vladimir Propp analyzed Russian folk tales and identified 31 plot elements that recurred across stories. He also noted 8 common character types used to advance the narrative, including the hero, villain, donor, and princess. However, critics argue that Propp ignores differences in character, tone, and mood between tales. Additionally, his focus on the princess as a reward is less applicable to horror genres. Claude Levi-Strauss believed that all narratives are driven by conflicts between binary opposites such as good vs. evil. Finally, Tvetzan Todorov's theory is that stories typically follow a pattern of equilibrium, disruption, and a return to equilibrium or a new equilibrium.
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This document discusses different theories of narrative structure. It explains that the plot is a chronological sequence of events, while the narrative is the organization or coherence given to those events. It provides examples of how narratives manipulate time and location. The document also summarizes Vladimir Propp's theory that narratives follow a sequence of 31 possible functions or plot motifs. Finally, it discusses Claude Levi-Strauss's view that narratives are organized around the conflict between binary opposites.
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The document discusses key elements of plot, including the main conflict, types of conflict (external and internal), and the typical plot pattern of exposition, rising action, climax, and resolution. It also covers subplots as secondary stories within a larger narrative and parallel episodes as repeated scenes in literature.
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Tzvetan Todorov theory
Todorov proposed a theory of narrative structure that he believed could be applied to any film. The theory consists of 5 stages: 1) equilibrium, where power is balanced; 2) disequilibrium, caused by a disruption to the order; 3) acknowledgement of the disorder; 4) an attempt to repair the damage; and 5) a new state of equilibrium is reached, restoring normality. This structure can be seen in most film narratives, with the disruption normally occurring outside of everyday situations, such as a murder investigation.
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This document summarizes several narrative theorists and their theories for analyzing film narratives. It discusses Todorov's theory of equilibrium, disequilibrium, and renewed equilibrium in narratives. It also briefly outlines Propp's theory of 8 character types in fairy tales, Barthes' concept of narratives establishing and solving an enigma, and Levi-Strauss' idea of binary oppositions creating tension between characters. The document applies Todorov's shortened theory to analyzing a film trailer in 3 parts: opening, build up, and problem/events.
Lifted
1) The narrative follows an alien named Stu who is being assessed on his ability to abduct a human.
2) Todorov's narrative theory describes typical story structure as having five parts: equilibrium, disequilibrium, recognition, restoration, and new equilibrium.
3) The story applies Todorov's theory as Stu struggles to abduct the human, eventually recognizing how to operate the ship but failing, before his assessor restores the human and concludes the assessment.
Theory
Vladimir Propp analyzed Russian folk tales and identified 31 plot elements that recurred across stories. He also noted 8 common character types used to advance the narrative, including the hero, villain, donor, and princess. However, critics argue that Propp ignores differences in character, tone, and mood between tales. Additionally, his focus on the princess as a reward is less applicable to horror genres. Claude Levi-Strauss believed that all narratives are driven by conflicts between binary opposites such as good vs. evil. Finally, Tvetzan Todorov's theory is that stories typically follow a pattern of equilibrium, disruption, and a return to equilibrium or a new equilibrium.
Narrative theory
This document discusses different theories of narrative structure. It explains that the plot is a chronological sequence of events, while the narrative is the organization or coherence given to those events. It provides examples of how narratives manipulate time and location. The document also summarizes Vladimir Propp's theory that narratives follow a sequence of 31 possible functions or plot motifs. Finally, it discusses Claude Levi-Strauss's view that narratives are organized around the conflict between binary opposites.
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The document discusses key elements of plot, including the main conflict, types of conflict (external and internal), and the typical plot pattern of exposition, rising action, climax, and resolution. It also covers subplots as secondary stories within a larger narrative and parallel episodes as repeated scenes in literature.
Narrative Theories
Todorov's narrative theory proposes that stories follow a three-part structure: equilibrium, disruption of equilibrium, and restoration of a new equilibrium. Levi-Strauss argued that narratives are driven by binary oppositions like good vs evil. Propp identified a set of character types necessary for stories, including the hero, villain, dispatcher, and donor. These theories are exemplified in The Godfather, with Vito as the hero restoring order after Sollozzo disrupts the family's equilibrium.
Conflict in literature
Conflict can be defined as a struggle between opposing forces. There are two main types of conflict: external conflict, which involves a character struggling against an outside force such as another character, nature, or society; and internal conflict, which is a struggle within a character's own mind. External conflict can be further divided into character vs. character, character vs. nature, and character vs. society, while internal conflict is solely characterized as character vs. self.
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2. Levi-Strauss's theory that narratives contain binary opposites such as good vs evil.
3. Propp's theory that fairy tales contain 7 character types including the villain, dispatcher, helper, princess/prize and father, donor, hero/seeker, and false hero.
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- Tzvetan Todorov viewed narrative as having an initial equilibrium, a disruption, and a new restored equilibrium. He outlined five stages of progression.
- Roland Barthes identified five codes that provide meaning in narratives: hermeneutic, proairetic, semic, symbolic, and referential.
- Claude Levi-Strauss saw meaning constructed through binary oppositions like good vs evil, male vs female, etc.
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- Propp identifies 7 character types that appear in stories: hero, helper, villain, false hero, donor, dispatcher, and princess.
- Levi-Strauss believed concepts are understood through their binary opposites, such as hero/villain, good/evil, sane/insane, war/peace, and ugly/beauty.
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Todorov
1. Tzvetan Todorov believed that narratives follow a cycle of equilibrium being disrupted by an event, the disruption being recognized, an attempt made to repair the damage, and finally equilibrium being restored or a new order established.
2. He argued that characters and situations are transformed through this narrative cycle.
3. For example, in a western or gangster film, disruption is often portrayed through physical force against the equilibrium.
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1) The document discusses Tzvetan Todorov's narrative theory, which proposes that all stories follow the same five stages: equilibrium, disruption, recognition, repair, and new equilibrium.
2) It uses the story "Holes" by Louis Sachar to illustrate how the main character Stanley experiences each of these five stages throughout the plot.
3) The theory suggests that all narratives involve a main character improving or better understanding themselves through overcoming adversity, and that this mirrors the challenges people face in real life.
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- Levi-Strauss believed concepts are understood through their binary opposites, such as hero/villain, good/evil, sane/insane, war/peace, and ugly/beauty.
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2. He argued that characters and situations are transformed through this narrative cycle.
3. For example, in a western or gangster film, disruption is often portrayed through physical force against the equilibrium.
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1) The document discusses Tzvetan Todorov's narrative theory, which proposes that all stories follow the same five stages: equilibrium, disruption, recognition, repair, and new equilibrium.
2) It uses the story "Holes" by Louis Sachar to illustrate how the main character Stanley experiences each of these five stages throughout the plot.
3) The theory suggests that all narratives involve a main character improving or better understanding themselves through overcoming adversity, and that this mirrors the challenges people face in real life.
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Todorov proposed that all narratives have three basic stages - an initial equilibrium, a disruption to that equilibrium, and a resolution that establishes a new equilibrium. This theory is then demonstrated by summarizing the plots of two movies, 27 Dresses and The Hangover, in three sentences according to Todorov's three stages. Propp studied Russian fairytales and identified eight character archetypes that are often present, including the hero, villain, donor, and princess. His theory is then briefly applied to the characters in Star Wars. Vogler identified 12 stages of the classic hero's journey narrative structure based on his analysis of many films, which became very influential in Hollywood screenwriting.
Todorov
Todorov's theory proposes that all narratives follow 5 steps: 1) an initial state of equilibrium, 2) a disruption to the equilibrium, 3) recognition of the disruption, 4) an attempt to repair the disruption, and 5) the restoration of a new equilibrium. The document provides examples of how these 5 steps can be seen in the plot of a typical "zombie apocalypse" story.
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The document discusses several narrative theories:
- Todorov's narrative theory describes a cycle of equilibrium being disrupted, disequilibrium, and attempts to restore equilibrium.
- Propp's theory identifies character roles like hero, villain, and princess that drive the narrative.
- Levi-Strauss analyzed binary oppositions like good/bad, male/female that are present in many narratives.
- Barthes believed narratives could be open to multiple interpretations or closed with a single meaning.
Narrative structure
The document summarizes theories of narrative structure from four theorists:
1) Tzvetan Todorov theorized that all narratives follow a three-part structure of equilibrium, disruption of equilibrium, and restoration of equilibrium.
2) Vladimir Propp identified certain character types like the hero, villain, and helper that commonly appear across narratives.
3) Claude Levi-Strauss suggested that all narratives are driven by conflicts arising from opposing forces like light vs. dark, good vs. evil.
4) Roland Barthes described how narratives use codes to convey meaning to readers.
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আমাদের সবার জন্য খুব খুব গুরুত্বপূর্ণ একটি বই ..বিসিএস, ব্যাংক, ইউনিভার্সিটি ভর্তি ও যে কোন প্রতিযোগিতা মূলক পরীক্ষার জন্য এর খুব ইম্পরট্যান্ট একটি বিষয় ...তাছাড়া বাংলাদেশের সাম্প্রতিক যে কোন ডাটা বা তথ্য এই বইতে পাবেন ...
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বিসিএস ও ব্যাংক এর লিখিত পরীক্ষা ...+এছাড়া মাধ্যমিক ও উচ্চমাধ্যমিকের স্টুডেন্টদের জন্য অনেক কাজে আসবে ...
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Wound healing PPT
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UP
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
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- 1. Story Vs. Plot Story The chronological order of all events explicitly presented by the text. Plot The way the events are put together and presented to the audience.
- 2. Claude Levi-Strauss' binary oppositions. Binary oppositions are used to make a film more entertaining. Some examples of binary oppositions are: • Good Vs. Evil • Dead Vs. Alive • Man Vs. Woman Vs.
- 3. Tzvetan Todorov’s Theory. • Equilibrium- Everything is normal. • Disruption- Something disrupts the Equilibrium. • Realisation- The characters discover the disruption and begin to attempt to restore it. • Restored order- The characters solve the problem • New Equilibrium- The Characters lives go back to normal or begin new, improved lives. Equilibrium- Everything is normal Disruption- Something disrupts the Equilibrium Realisation- The characters discover the disruption and begin to attempt to restore it. Restored order- The characters solve the problem New Equilibrium- The Characters lives go back to normal or begin new, improved lives.
- 4. Vladmir Propp Propp believed that typical characters were found in most films, for example: • The Hero- The character that seeks something. • The Villain- The person who is fighting against the hero. • The Wise Person- The person who gives the hero hints. • The Blocker- The person who tries to stop the hero. • The princess- The reward for the hero. • The Helper- The person who stands by the hero.
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