Stage Event
Equilibrium Setting is established through a chase
sequence between two characters.
Disruption The chase sequence concludes and the main
character is killed by the murderer.
Recognition of Disruption Police investigates the crime scene where the
main character was killed after the chase. As
the investigation continues the protagonist is
introduced as a detective on the case.
Attempt to repair disruption After a long period of time the detective finally
discovers the murderer’s identity through
certain evidence that was left behind on the
scene. and then attempts to arrest the suspect
himself without notifying the rest of the police
force.
Reinstatement of equilibrium Standoff between detective and murderer
during the night which answers some
questions that explain the murderer’s motives.
After being exposed the murderer decides to
give up due to the guilty conscience and is
arrested by the detective.

Todorov

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    Stage Event Equilibrium Settingis established through a chase sequence between two characters. Disruption The chase sequence concludes and the main character is killed by the murderer. Recognition of Disruption Police investigates the crime scene where the main character was killed after the chase. As the investigation continues the protagonist is introduced as a detective on the case. Attempt to repair disruption After a long period of time the detective finally discovers the murderer’s identity through certain evidence that was left behind on the scene. and then attempts to arrest the suspect himself without notifying the rest of the police force. Reinstatement of equilibrium Standoff between detective and murderer during the night which answers some questions that explain the murderer’s motives. After being exposed the murderer decides to give up due to the guilty conscience and is arrested by the detective.