2. What is the theory?
Todorov was a Bulgarian literary theorist.
Suggests most plots start with a equilibrium,
happy life for the protagonist
The normality is disturbed by an outside force to
which the protagonist feels they must fight back
The protagonist then returns the equilibrium
3. Examples
Harry Potter
The series begins with Harry living a relatively
normal life before he discovered he is a wizard.
However, his magical new world is threatened by
a villain which he must stop…
AND HE DOES!!!!!!!
7. Hotel Babylon Clip
Equilibrium- Life in foyer is in balance.
Disruption- Immigration officer arrives to capture
immigrants.
Disequilibrium- chinese woman gets everyone into
cupboard to hide.
Resolution- Only one person is caught- party time (or
tears/praying) (Whatever floats’ya’boat.)
Establishment of new equilibrium- Canteen about
daily business.
