Wednesday, 21 September 2011

Narrative Theories-Tzvetan Todordov

Equilibrium--Disequilibrium--New equilibrium

  • Start = Harmony/social order/stability
  • Next = Disruption/disharmony/chaos/change
  • Finally = Restoration of harmony by "hero"
Narrative Theories-Roland Barthes
Argued that narrative was controlled by codes 
  • Enigma Code - a narrative device that engages the audience by presenting a puzzle of problem to be solved.
  • Action Code-events that solve the enigma (gunshots)
  • The theory that texts construct meanings through the use of opposites e.g...
  1. good vs bad
  2. hero vs villan
  3. rich vs poor
  4. strong vs weak

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