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A narrative is a format that describes a sequence of fictional or non-fictional events through writing, speech, film, or other media. Narrative theorists have proposed various ways to analyze narratives, including Vladimir Propp's classification of character roles and functions, Tzvetan Todorov's theory of narratives moving from equilibrium to disruption and back again, and Roland Barthes' identification of five narrative codes. Todorov and Propp's theories are particularly applicable to analyzing the horror genre, as horror often involves disrupting normality and identifying common character archetypes like heroes and villains.
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Narrative
This document discusses narrative structure in media. It explains that narrative organizes story elements like facts in a documentary to tell a meaningful story. There are different types of narrative structures, such as open-ended structures with no conclusion or closed structures that end satisfactorily. Popular structures include the enigma, where the audience solves a puzzle-like plot. Theories of narrative include identifying character types and stages of equilibrium, disruption and resolution. The short film discussed follows a closed structure and character types from Propp's theory, with an initial equilibrium disrupted by the father not appearing, leading to a new resolution.
Narrative theory
Vladimir Propp was a Russian theorist who analyzed over 100 Russian fairy tales and identified 7 main character types based on their roles and functions. Propp's theory states that narratives involve a hero, villain who opposes the hero, a donor who helps the hero, a dispatcher who sends the hero on their way, a false hero, a helper, and a princess reward for the hero. However, in horror films Propp's theory is often subverted as the main goal is survival rather than defeating evil. Other theorists like Tzvetan Torodov and Claude Levi-Strauss also analyzed narratives and identified important concepts like equilibrium, disruption, resolution and binary opposites that are often used in horror films.
The narrative structure
This document discusses different narrative structures and theorists that analyze storytelling techniques. It outlines linear, circular and episodic structures. It then describes Tzvetan Todorov's 5-part structure of equilibrium, disequilibrium, and restored equilibrium. Vladimir Propp's character theory of 7 types like hero and villain in stories is also covered. Finally, Claude Levi-Strauss' idea of binary opposites like good/evil in narratives is explained. As an example, the document states that the film "Gangster Squad" incorporates theories from Todorov, Propp, and Strauss in its storytelling.
Narrative Theory
The document summarizes several narrative theories:
1) Barthes' Enigma Code which suggests texts portray mysteries to intrigue audiences.
2) Todorov's 5 Stages of Narrative where stories begin in equilibrium, face disruption, and restore order.
3) Propp's 8 character types that provide narrative structure, including heroes, villains, helpers.
4) Lévi-Strauss' theory that narratives are structured around conflicts between binary opposites like good vs evil.
Narrative theory
Narrative theorists study narrative theory and different approaches to analyzing plots and stories. Tzvetan Todorov's theory proposes that most films follow a structure of Equilibrium (normal state), Disruption (detrimental change), Resolution (trying to resolve the problem), and New Equilibrium (restoring order). Vladimir Propp's theory is that characters fall into specific roles like hero. Claude Levi-Strauss's theory is that most films have two opposing forces that cause conflict and drive the story, like good vs evil. Roland Barthes identified five codes for analyzing scenes: Enigma, Action, Semantic/Semiotic, Referential, and Symbolic.
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The document outlines several narrative theories that can be applied to analyze media texts, including film trailers. It discusses Todorov's theory of narrative equilibrium, Propp's spheres of action character theory, Levi-Strauss's theory of binary oppositions, and Barthes' enigma code theory. Students are instructed to watch film trailers and analyze how they conform to or play with these narrative frameworks. The goal is for students to gain understanding of how to deconstruct narratives using these theoretical lenses.
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Narrative theorists Tzvetan Todorov, Vladimir Propp, Claude Levi-Strauss, and Roland Barthes developed theories about the structure of narratives in films and documentaries. Todorov theorized that narratives follow a pattern of equilibrium, disruption of equilibrium, and restoration of equilibrium. Propp identified eight character roles that commonly appear. Levi-Strauss said narratives are built from binary oppositions such as good vs evil. Barthes saw narratives as consisting of codes that control what the audience sees and present puzzles for them to solve.
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This document discusses different theories of narrative and storytelling. It explains that narrative is an account of connected events, and is the basis of storytelling in many media forms. It outlines Vladimir Propp's analysis of character roles in stories, including the hero, villain, donor, and dispatcher. Tzvetan Todorov's narrative theory states that most stories follow a pattern of equilibrium, disruption, realization, and restored order. Finally, Roland Barthes proposed that narratives use codes like action, enigma, symbolism, and culture to engage the reader.
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Vladimir Propp was a Russian theorist who analyzed over 100 Russian fairy tales and identified 7 main character types based on their roles and functions. Propp's theory states that narratives involve a hero, villain who opposes the hero, a donor who helps the hero, a dispatcher who sends the hero on their way, a false hero, a helper, and a princess reward for the hero. However, in horror films Propp's theory is often subverted as the main goal is survival rather than defeating evil. Other theorists like Tzvetan Torodov and Claude Levi-Strauss also analyzed narratives and identified important concepts like equilibrium, disruption, resolution and binary opposites that are often used in horror films.
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Narrative Theory
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Narrative theorists study narrative theory and different approaches to analyzing plots and stories. Tzvetan Todorov's theory proposes that most films follow a structure of Equilibrium (normal state), Disruption (detrimental change), Resolution (trying to resolve the problem), and New Equilibrium (restoring order). Vladimir Propp's theory is that characters fall into specific roles like hero. Claude Levi-Strauss's theory is that most films have two opposing forces that cause conflict and drive the story, like good vs evil. Roland Barthes identified five codes for analyzing scenes: Enigma, Action, Semantic/Semiotic, Referential, and Symbolic.
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Narrative theorists Tzvetan Todorov, Vladimir Propp, Claude Levi-Strauss, and Roland Barthes developed theories about the structure of narratives in films and documentaries. Todorov theorized that narratives follow a pattern of equilibrium, disruption of equilibrium, and restoration of equilibrium. Propp identified eight character roles that commonly appear. Levi-Strauss said narratives are built from binary oppositions such as good vs evil. Barthes saw narratives as consisting of codes that control what the audience sees and present puzzles for them to solve.
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This document discusses different theories of narrative and storytelling. It explains that narrative is an account of connected events, and is the basis of storytelling in many media forms. It outlines Vladimir Propp's analysis of character roles in stories, including the hero, villain, donor, and dispatcher. Tzvetan Todorov's narrative theory states that most stories follow a pattern of equilibrium, disruption, realization, and restored order. Finally, Roland Barthes proposed that narratives use codes like action, enigma, symbolism, and culture to engage the reader.
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2) The film "Through My Eyes" incorporates some but not all elements of these theories. It features a villain, hero, and unknown donor as per Propp, but not all 7 types.
3) For Todorov, it starts at the resolution stage and resets the disruption as the hero being shot rather than showing the full sequence of events.
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Todorov theorized that narratives follow an equilibrium-disequilibrium-new equilibrium structure. Propp identified 31 narrative features and 7 character types that commonly appear in stories, including the villain, donor, helper, princess, false hero, dispatcher, and hero. Strauss proposed that conflict drives narratives and they can only end once conflict is resolved, often using binary opposites to create more conflict. Barthes referred to the "enigma code" where clues are given in stories without resolving the overall story, keeping the audience engaged.
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1) The document discusses two narrative theories - Propp's theory involving 7 character archetypes and Todorov's theory of narratives following a three part structure of equilibrium, disruption, and new equilibrium.
2) The film "Through My Eyes" incorporates some but not all elements of these theories. It features a villain, hero, and unknown donor as per Propp, but not all 7 types.
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Todorov theorized that narratives follow an equilibrium-disequilibrium-new equilibrium structure. Propp identified 31 narrative features and 7 character types that commonly appear in stories, including the villain, donor, helper, princess, false hero, dispatcher, and hero. Strauss proposed that conflict drives narratives and they can only end once conflict is resolved, often using binary opposites to create more conflict. Barthes referred to the "enigma code" where clues are given in stories without resolving the overall story, keeping the audience engaged.
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Vladimir Propp studied the basic structure of fairy tales and discovered they contain stock characters like the hero, princess, helper, and villain. Although the document discusses characters, the author feels Propp's theory is more relevant for novels and films than a music video. Levi Strauss' theory of binary oppositions like good vs evil may apply to the opposition between the two females in the video. Barthes identified codes like the enigma code that intrigue audiences, and these could relate to intriguing details in the video. Todorov's stages of equilibrium disruption are deemed not relevant as the video lacks a linear storyline.
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- Vladimir Propp's theory that Russian fairy tales follow a structure of character types like the hero and villain who drive the plot through their actions and motives.
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Vladimir Propp identified common character archetypes that appear in many stories, including heroes, villains, dispatchers, donors, helpers, and princesses. These archetypes serve specific functions in driving the narrative forward and making the story understandable. Many modern films still use these archetypes, and we can identify them in the characters of Shrek and other movies. Understanding archetypes helps us engage with the story by identifying with the hero on their quest.
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Narrative theory examines storytelling across different media like television, film, and literature. It distinguishes between the plot, or visible events presented in order, and the story, which includes both visible and inferred events. Some genres reorder plots to surprise viewers by revealing parts of the story unexpectedly. Vladimir Propp identified common character roles that advance folk tales, like villains, heroes, donors, and helpers. Levi Strauss found that narratives often rely on binary opposites like good vs evil, young vs old, and man vs nature. Conflict stems from these opposites, which are also central to narrative structure. Tzvetan Todorov simplified narrative theory while allowing a more complex interpretation of films, proposing a structure of equilibrium
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Narrative Investigation by Jordan Harrison discusses narrative and related theories. It defines narrative as a format that describes a sequence of events, whether fictional or non-fictional. Theories discussed include Vladimir Propp's classification of character roles and functions, Tzvetan Todorov's concept of equilibrium being disrupted by an outside force, and Roland Barthes' five narrative codes. Claude Levi-Strauss examined how stories reflect cultural values through binary oppositions. Theories by Todorov and Levi-Strauss relate to the horror genre through depictions of normal life disrupted by outside forces and unconscious reflections of cultural beliefs.
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The document discusses several narrative theories and how they relate to psychological horror films like The Shining. It outlines Todorov's narrative structure of equilibrium, disruption, and new equilibrium. It also discusses Propp's 8 character types and 31 functions that can be applied to films. Additionally, it discusses Levi-Strauss's theory of binary oppositions seen in films pitting good vs evil. Finally, it analyzes Roland Barthes' 5 codes - hermeneutic, proairetic, semantic, symbolic, and cultural - that are woven into narratives to develop tension and meaning.
Narrative theory 2
The document discusses several narrative theories and how they relate to psychological horror films like The Shining. It outlines Todorov's narrative structure of equilibrium, disruption, and new equilibrium. It also discusses Propp's 8 character types and 31 narrative functions. Additionally, it examines Levi-Strauss's theory of binary oppositions in narratives and how films like The Shining and Twin Peaks use good vs evil dichotomies. Finally, it analyzes Roland Barthes' five codes - hermeneutic, proairetic, semantic, symbolic, and cultural - that are woven into narratives to develop tension, meaning, and cultural references.
Media Studies AS - Task 8 - Theory's
The document summarizes several theorists and their theories about narrative structure:
- Tzveten Todorov believed narratives follow five stages: equilibrium, disruption, recognition, attempt to repair, restoration of equilibrium.
- Vladimir Propp theorized narratives feature certain character roles like hero, villain, dispatcher, donor, and mentor.
- Claude Levi-Strauss looked at narratives in terms of binary opposites like good/evil, past/present that reveal deeper structural arrangements.
- Roland Barthes said narratives can be "unraveled" to find different meanings and potential interpretations. He described five codes that group signifiers: hermeneutic, symbolic, proairetic, cultural, and
Narrative theory
Vladimir Propp was a Russian theorist who analyzed over 100 Russian fairytales and identified 7 main character types based on their roles and functions, including the hero, villain, donor, dispatcher, false hero, helper, and princess. Propp's theory is often subverted in horror films since the goal is typically survival rather than reward, though there is usually a villain to defeat. Theories by Tzvetan Torodov and Claude Levi-Strauss also analyze narratives in terms of equilibrium disruptions and binary oppositions that push the story to resolution. Roland Barthes identified 5 codes that allow readers to make sense of narratives, including hermeneutic, proairetic, semantic, symbolic,
Narrative theory
Vladimir Propp was a Russian theorist who analyzed over 100 Russian fairytales and identified 7 main character types based on their roles and functions, including the hero, villain, donor, dispatcher, false hero, helper, and princess. Propp's theory is often subverted in horror films since the goal is typically survival rather than rewarding the hero. However, a villain still opposes the hero and must be defeated.
Narrative Investigation
This document discusses narrative theory and its application to different genres. It describes several narrative theorists including Vladimir Propp, Tzvetan Todorov, and Roland Barthes. Todorov's theory that narratives typically involve an initial state of equilibrium being disrupted by an outside force fits well with the horror genre, where a protagonist's normal life is threatened by an antagonist or monster. Barthes' concept of "enigma," where the audience must solve a puzzle, also applies to horror narratives that present mysteries for characters and viewers to resolve. The document analyzes how these narrative theories are relevant to understanding the horror genre.
Narrative theory
This document discusses several narrative theories:
- Narrative is how a story is told through a sequence of events, while the plot is the order characters learn about events.
- Barthes identified narrative codes like action and enigma that help audiences understand media texts.
- Levi-Strauss said narratives are propelled by conflicts that must be resolved.
- Todorov outlined a typical narrative form of equilibrium, disruption, recognition, attempt to repair, new equilibrium.
- Propp identified 31 narrative functions and 7 character types that commonly appear in stories, influencing many storytellers.
Narrative Structures
This document outlines several narrative structure theories: Tzvetan Todorov's theory identifies 5 stages in narrative structure - equilibrium, disruption, recognition of disruption, attempt to repair, new/return equilibrium. Vladimir Propp identified 8 character roles and 31 narrative functions that commonly appear in folktales. Roland Barthes identified 5 narrative codes that readers use to interpret texts - action, enigma, semic, symbolic, cultural. The document applies these theories to films and tasks students with analyzing sample narratives using these conceptual frameworks.
Narrative theory
This document discusses several narrative theorists and their contributions to understanding narrative structure. Vladimir Propp analyzed Russian fairytales and proposed that narratives can be classified based on character roles such as hero, villain, and princess. Tzvetan Todorov suggested that most narratives follow a disruption-fight-return to equilibrium structure. Roland Barthes identified five codes that enable readers to make sense of narratives, including action and enigma devices. Claude Levi-Strauss examined how stories unconsciously reflect the culture they come from through symbolic oppositions.
Assignment 1 task 1 unit 10 a
This document provides an assignment checklist for a unit on narrative and genre in film. It includes tasks to produce an illustrated report discussing elements of narrative like structure, characters, themes and key terms. Students are asked to analyze examples of short films and film openings using the concepts studied. The document also defines important narrative and genre terms, and discusses theories of narrative structure from scholars like Syd Field, Todorov and Campbell. It outlines Nicholas Lacey's framework for analyzing genre and asks students to apply it in their genre analyses.
Narrative theory
This document discusses several narrative theorists and their contributions. Vladimir Propp analyzed character roles in stories and identified common roles like the hero, villain, and donor. Tzvetan Todorov suggested most narratives follow a pattern of equilibrium, disruption of equilibrium by an outside force, and restoration of a new equilibrium. Roland Barthes proposed that narratives use five codes - action, enigma, symbolic, semantic, and cultural - to engage the reader. Finally, Claude Levi-Strauss examined how stories unconsciously reflect cultural values through symbolic binary oppositions like good vs evil.
Theory
The document discusses several narrative theories:
1) Aristotle's Unities theory which states a narrative should have unity of time, place, and action.
2) Freytag's Dramatic Structure which divides narratives into five parts: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and denouement.
3) Todorov's theory which proposes narratives begin with equilibrium, then a disruption causes disequilibrium followed by a new equilibrium.
4) Propp's theory which identified 8 character types that appear in Russian fairytales.
5) Barthes' Enigma Code where narratives establish and then solve mysteries.
The trailer will draw from Todorov's theory of equilibrium, disequilibrium
Narrative investigation
The document discusses different theories of narrative structure. It explains that Tzvetan Todorov viewed most narratives as having an initial state of equilibrium that is disrupted by an outside force, which the protagonist then works to overcome. Vladimir Propp analyzed folktales and identified common character roles like the hero, villain, and helper. Claude Levi-Strauss examined how myths reflect a culture's beliefs through binary oppositions. The document notes these theories can be applied to analyze the narrative structures of genres like horror films.
Planning and research- Todorov and Props
This document discusses narrative theory and the work of Todorov and Propp. It explains that Todorov proposed a basic narrative structure of equilibrium, disequilibrium, and re-establishment of equilibrium. It also discusses that Todorov coined the term "narratology" and that Propp analyzed Russian folktales and identified 31 narratemes including absentation, interdiction, and violation of interdiction. Propp also concluded there were broad character types like the villain, dispatcher, and hero.
Planning and research
This document discusses narrative theory and the work of Todorov and Propp. It explains that Todorov proposed a basic narrative structure of equilibrium, disequilibrium, and re-establishment of equilibrium. It also discusses that Todorov coined the term "narratology" and that Propp analyzed Russian folktales and identified 31 narratemes including absentation, interdiction, and violation of interdiction. Propp also concluded there were broad character types like the villain, dispatcher, and hero.
Planning and research
This document discusses narrative theory and the work of Todorov and Propp. It explains that Todorov proposed a basic narrative structure of equilibrium, disequilibrium, and re-establishment of equilibrium. It also discusses that Todorov coined the term "narratology" and that Propp analyzed Russian folktales and identified 31 narratemes including absentation, interdiction, and violation of interdiction. Propp also concluded there were 7 main character types such as villain, dispatcher, and hero.
Planning and research
This document discusses narrative theory and the work of Todorov and Propp. It explains that Todorov proposed a basic narrative structure of equilibrium, disequilibrium, and re-establishment of equilibrium. It also discusses that Todorov coined the term "narratology" and that Propp analyzed Russian folktales and identified 31 narratemes including absentation, interdiction, and violation of interdiction. Propp also concluded there were broad character types like the villain, dispatcher, and hero.
Narrative investigation
This document discusses narrative theory and theorists Vladimir Propp and Tzvetan Todorov. It summarizes Propp's analysis of Russian fairy tales which identified character roles like the hero, villain, and donor. Todorov suggests most narratives have an initial state of equilibrium, a disruption causing disequilibrium, and a return to a new equilibrium. Both theories can be applied to horror films - Propp's character roles are often present, and horror films follow Todorov's pattern of moving from one equilibrium to another through disruption and resolution.
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- 3. Narrative theorists and theories. Vladimir Propp – he proposed that it was possible to classify the characters and their actions into clearly defined roles and functions. Todorov – suggests most narratives starts with equilibrium which is where everything is normal and protagonists are happy. Roland Barthes – suggests that narrative works with five different codes which activate the reader to make sense of it.
- 4. What narrative theories link to the horror genre? Toderovs theory fits in well with the horror genre, because it most horror films it typically starts with everything being completely normal and then something terrible happening and corrupting the normality, and then in the end everything ends up ok again. Propps theory also links well to the horror genre as he said you can identify the characters and their actions into defined roles and functions. For example, the hero and the villian etc.