Question 4 Plan practice

Todorov’s theory of narratology

Meaning:

·      The structure and function of the narrative.

Todorov’s theory is the idea that all narratives share a basic structure which entails a movement from one state of equilibrium to another.

It’s the idea these two states of equilibrium are separated by an imbalance or disequilibrium.

The way in which narratives are resolved can have ideological significance.

Equilibrium- The overall balance within a narrative which can include changes in which characters gain more power as the story develops.

ST:

• The idea that the boys live a happy normal life 

• Will goes missing and then this causes a disruption in the equilibrium

• Then by meeting Eleven it causes more damage to the equilibrium

• When the government official kills Benny a power shift emerges.

D83:

• There is tension already due to the historical context of the cold war.

• Martin lives a happy life in East Germany

• Lenora is the disruption to the equilibrium and takes Martin away from his life

• There are moments of change in the narrative when Martin makes mistakes on his mission

• Also, when he gains the documents, the audience feels a power shift within the story.