In relation to a film

Part A

Todorov specified that there are five different stages of narrative.

Equilibrium (normality)

Disequilibrium (Conflict of equilibrium caused by event)

Recognition of disequilibrium

Attempt to repair disequilibrium

New equilibrium (New norm)

By this Todorov meant the common structure of beginning middle and end.

Here are men, at work, (normal)

Normal, everyday banter between manager and worker (normal)

Sexual relationship between man and woman (normal)

These are the ways in which Equilibrium (Normality)is applied to Armageddon at the beginning

This conforms to Todorov’s narrative theory as the beginning always starts of with a sense of normality

These are the ways in which Disequilibrium (problem) is applied to Armageddon in the middle of the film

Astronomers discover that an asteroid will hit earth and destroy the entire universe(problem)

They learn that the asteroid is due to hit earth in 18 days(problem)

This conforms to Todorov’s narrative theory, as he states that there is always some sort of dilemma in the narrative of a film.

The best drillers, are called to help drill and destroy the asteroid (recognition of problem)

The drillers are taught how to be an astronaut, so they can go to space and drill the asteroid, before it hits earth (recognition of problem)

This conforms to Todorov’s narrative theory as he states that the problem is always recognised

These are the ways in which recognition of disequilibrium is applied to Armageddon during the middle of the film

The men are attempting to drill a massive hole in the asteroid to destroy it

A bomb is put inside the asteroid and the whole thing is blown up

(Repairing problem)

(Repairing problem)

This conforms to Todorov’s narrative theory, as he states that in the narrative of a film the problem is always solved.

These are the ways in which the disequilibrium is repaired, coming to the end of the film.

Couple are getting married, symbolising a new beginning New equilibrium

Father and son are united and brought closer together. This is the start of a new father son relationship New equilibrium

This conforms to Todorov’s narrative theory, as he states that the narrative of a film tends to end with a new normality

These are the ways in which New equilibrium is applied at the end of Armageddon

Part B

Strauss supposed that our world is made up of binary of differences, contradictions, conflict or opposites.For exampleNight/dayGood/BadDaopposites

He claimed that themes within stories consists rk lightMale/female

Without realising, we recognise the essential conflict in relation to narrative which is familiar in stories and films

These opinions are fundamental to our ability to make meanings of our lives

Action

Taken 1) 2)

Film Opposite 1 Oppostie2 Why they are opposites

Male /female

Parent /child

Wise / naive

Powerful/defenceless

Mature /young

Film Opposite 1 Opposite 2 Why they are opposites

1) 2) Male/female

Fat/slim

Ugly/pretty

Brown hair/blonde hair

Dominant/inferior

Chainsaw massacre

Horror

Film Opposite 1 Opposite2 Why they are opposites

Drag me to hell 1) 2)Old/young

Hideous/attractive

Evil/good

poor/wealthy

Villain/victim

Thriller

Film Opposite 1 Opposite 2 Why they are opposites

Slum dogmillionaire

1) 2) Bad/good

sinful/innocent

ugly/handsome

Drama