The document describes the narrative structure of Lady Gaga's music video for "Telephone" based on Todorov's model. The video begins by establishing the equilibrium of a prison setting. This is disrupted when Lady Gaga enters the prison dressed distinctively from the other inmates. Other prisoners do not understand Lady Gaga's presence. Beyoncé calls to help rescue Lady Gaga, recognizing her status. They drive off together in a colorful car, establishing a new equilibrium.

1. Lady Gaga ‘Telephone’ Todorov’s Narrative Structure

2. Equilibrium Audience able to see most of the setting around the prison. Prison, Sets the scene for the introduction Looks through chicken wired fence, trapped in the prison. Location: America

3. Disruption Celebrity walks into the prison Lady Gaga out dressing the other prisoners Lady Gaga being looked down upon.

4. Recognition Other prisoners don’t know what is going on with lady gaga Beyoncéon the phone to save Lady Gaga from Prison ‘Hell’ Audience are shown to follow Lady Gaga other than the other prisoners by the appearance of her.

5. Reparation Prison guards not as important as Lady Gaga. Beyoncéin the car waiting to pick up Lady Gaga Bright coloured car suites Lady Gaga.

6. New Equilibrium The two characters drive off together to create the new equilibrium of the song. The song contains more than one narrative structure throughout.