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Todorov and Propp
- 1. Todorov and Propp By Tobi Akinmade and Stuart Cornwall
- 2. Todorov’s theory • Todorov’s theory was that every film and book has 5 stages • The first stage is the stage of equillibrium ( This is where everything is perfectly fine • The second stage is the disruption/problem of the equillibrium • Someone sees the disruption of the equillibrium • The protaginist sets out to restore the equillibrium • There is a new equillibrium that may be good or bad
- 3. How it applies to The Incredibles • Mr and Mrs Incredible are recognized throughout the world as heroes • They are now being shunned and have been forced into being average people • Mr Incredible and his family set out to restore their fame and relive their glory days • To relive their glory days then they will have to defeating a new super villain • After defeating the superhero and restoring their fame a new super villain threatens the city and The Incredible’s are ready
- 4. Propp’s Theory • Propp’s theory was that every film and book always have characters who are normally • A hero- The protaginist who sets out to restore the equllibrium • A sidekick- This is the person that helps and accompanies the hero • A villain- This is the person that normally rivals the hero or they have a grudge against him • A heroine- This is normally the prize that the hero earns for restoring the equllibrium. She may also assist the hero. • A father- This is normally the person that trains the hero or sends them out on the mission
- 5. How it applies to the Incredible’s • Mr Incredible (hero)- He is the protaginist of The Incredible’s and sets out to save the world • The Rest of the Incredibles Family (sidekick)- They are there to help Mr Incredible and follow him throughout his mission • Syndrome (Villain)- He has a grudge against Mr Incredible and wants revenge for what Mr Incredible did to him in the past • Mrs Incredible (heroine)- She assists Mr Incredible and they fall back in love • Edna Mode (father)- Even though she just designs the costumes and enhances their powers she encourages them to save the world.