Narrative


1) Give an example from film or television that uses Todorov's narrative structure of equilibrium, disequilibrium and new equilibrium. 

 The film Wallace and Gromit in the curse of the were rabbit uses Todorov's narrative structure as in the beginning there is a problem that needs solving, the hero tries to resolve this complicated dilemma but it fails which further complicates the problem which leads to the climax of the film.

 2) Complete the activity on page 1 of the Factsheet: find a clip on YouTube of the opening of a new TV drama series (season 1, episode 1). Embed the clip in your blog and write an analysis of the narrative markers that help establish setting, character and plot.

This clip communicates to the audience that there is a lot of death, romance and betrayal in the narrative of this TV series. It suggest who the main characters are and there importance. The symbols of the horses and blood suggest that there will be death. The crown suggest that a royal will die.
 3) Provide three different examples from film or television of characters that fit Propp's hero character role.

 Harry Potter is a great example of a hero as well as Superman and Robin Hood.

 4) Give an example of a binary opposition.

 A binary opposite could be good vs evil for example Snow White vs The wicked witch.#

 5) What example is provided in the Factsheet for the way narratives can emphasise dominant ideologies and values?

 The example given was when a policeman captures the criminal in a crime/drama the dominant ideology of the value of law is emphasised.

 6) Why do enigma and action codes (Barthes) offer gratifications for audiences?

 Problems and there complications create enigma for the audience as they are curious of what actions will take place and how the problem will be solved.

 7) Write a one-sentence summary of the four different types of TV narrative:
  • Episodic narrative (the series)
  • Overarching narrative (the serial)
  • Mixed narrative
  • Multi-strand overlapping narrative (soap narrative)
Episodic narrative: this is when a series contains the same main characters but each episode puts them in a different situation. 
Overarching narrative: the serial uses the conventional narrative arc over a number of episodes, individual episodes do not have a resolution this comes at the end of the serial. Episodes usually end in cliff-hangers  to keep the audience interested throughout.
Mixed narrative:this is a combination of episodic and overarching for instance each episodes of Friends can be watched on its own, however there are some overarching narratives.
Multi-strand overlapping narrative: these have a continuous narrative and they tell a number of different
stories at the same time

8) How does the Factsheet suggest adverts use narrative?


In advertising the idea of the problem and resolution is crucial. Often adverts set up a problem (bad breath) and then immediately offer the solution (buy their toothpaste) to create a swift resolution (fresh breath).

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