This document discusses two narrative theories: Todorov's and Vladimir Propp's. Todorov's theory states that narratives follow the structure of equilibrium, disequilibrium, recognition of the disruption, resolution to resolve it, and restoration of equilibrium. Vladimir Propp analyzed folktales and identified eight recurring character roles. The document asks students to consider how these theories apply and to put the stages of Todorov's theory in order.

1. Narrative Theory
By Lydia and Chris

2. Starter
 What is meant by the term ‘narrative’?
 Please write your ideas on the board.

3. Definition
Narrative refers to the different
types of story structure that genres
employ as well as the actual story-
telling devices and narrative
moments which they are
associated with.

4. Tododrov’s narrative theory.
 Tododrov’s narrative theory states that a narrative will follow
this sturcture-
 Equilibrium; how the place and characters begin at the start of
the story.
 Disequilibrium; a disruption to the equilibrium.
 Recognition (of the disruption)
 Resolution; plan to resolve the disequilibrium.
 Restoration of equilibrium; the story returns back to the
beginning.
 (please make notes)

5. Vladimir Propp’s theory.
Vladimir Propp went through
hundreds of fairy/folk tales and
identified:
8 character roles- villain, hero,
donor, helper, princess, her father,
dispatcher, false hero.

6. Can you think of a film
where Vladimir Propp’s
theory applies?

7. Plenary
 Can you put the stages of Tododrov’s theory
into the correct order.
Equilibrium
Resolution
Recognition
Disequilibrium Restoration

8. Thanks for listening!