Monday, 18 September 2017

Narratology – Todorov


Narratology is the study of narrative; in this case, of narrative structure how the parts fit together to make a whole.
All narratives can be seen as a move from one state of equilibrium (where nothing need occur) to another, new equilibrium. The disruption to the equilibrium is what drives the narrative towards a new equilibrium.
The movement from the initial equilibrium to the new equilibrium entails a transformation (e.g. the hero expresses their heroism and defeats the villain) this transformation expresses what the narrative values. 

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