1. MEDIA STUDIES
Theoretical Concepts
NARRATOLOGY
Tzvetan todorov

2. NARRATOLOGY WJEC: SPEC
The idea that all narratives share a basic structure that involves a movement from one state of equilibrium to another.
The idea that these two states of equilibrium are separated by a period of imbalance or disequilibrium.
The idea that the way in which narratives are resolved can have particular ideological significance.
THEORIST
Tzvetan Todorov
Tzvetan Todorov is a Franco-Bulgarian philosopher who argued that basic conventional narrative structure consists of a pre-considered order.

3. NARRATOLOGY 1.Equilibrium (Status Quo): 2.Disequilibrium:
Todorov’s narrative theory suggest that any story will move through Five separate stages, in a chronological order.
1.Equilibrium (Status Quo):
An initial situation – the ‘once upon a time moment’ that gives balance and stability.
2.Disequilibrium:
The balance is disrupted by a problem/event, setting off a train or series of other events.
3.Recognition that this disruption has taken place
4.Attempts are made by characters to repair the disruption
5.Resolution:
The problem is solved, allowing reinstatement of the initial equilibrium/new equilibrium.