For example the theorist Todorov came up with the theory of equilbrium, disequilbrium, recognition, and restoration. Equilbrium when everything is calm and normal. Disequilbrium is when the calm atmosphere is disturbed by a force. Recognition is when people realize there is a problem going on. Finally Restoration is when there is a new state of equilibrium and all is back to normal. A good example of this is the film Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
There is also the theorist Barthes who came up with a theory of the plot in films. Firstly Establishment of plot or theme. Then its followed by the development of the problem, an enigma, an increase in tension. Then the final part is when the film comes the resolution of the plot. A good example of this in a film is Inception.
Another theorist is Propp who gave his theory on character profiles for different characters in films.
The donor — prepares the hero or gives the hero some magical object.
The (magical) helper — helps the hero in the quest.
The princess and her father — gives the task to the hero,identifies the false hero, marries the hero, often sought for during the narrative.
The dispatcher — character who makes the lack known and sends the hero off.
The hero or victim/seeker hero — reacts to the donor, weds the princess.
[False hero] — takes credit for the hero’s actions or tries to marry the princess.
A good example of characters in these prfiles is Shrek, with with characters such as Shrek (The Hero), Fiona (The Princess), and Donkey (The Helper).
Claude Levi Strauss was a theorist who gave his ideas about the narrative amount of all stories operated. He came up with Binary Opposites e.g. good vs. evil, black vs. white, rich vs. poor etc. An example is Of Mice and Men which has many differing examples of white vs black, rich vs poor, and able vs disable.
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