Friday, 19 November 2010

Narrative and Character Theories

EQUILIBRIUM=DISRUPTION=COMPLICATION=RESOLUTION=NEW EQUILIBRIUM

Equilibirum Setting of the Film Jaws.

E= Preparing for 4th of July celebrations. All is well on the beach.
D= Find remains of womans body, eaten by shark.
C= Do they close the beach or keep it open? Another Attack Occurs.
R= They decide to find the shark, kill it, and keep the beach open.
NE= Shark and hunter are killed. Back to normal, yet there is a new equilibirum as there has been some affect upon the people of the area.



Vladimir Propps Theory was that there is a particular set of characters within a film.
The Hero= the one who saves the day
The Villain = the evil one who causes disequilibrium
Side Kick/ The Helper= a person who helps the hero.
The Victim = at the mercy of the villain
The Donor = someone who has something special which will help the hero.

This is highlighted in the film - Harry Potter & The Prisoner Of Azkaban

Harry Potter = Hero
Voldemort= Villain
Ron & Hermione = Helpers
Serious Black = Victim
Dumbledore = Donor

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