1) Give an example from film or television that uses Todorov's narrative structure of equilibrium, disequilibrium and new equilibrium.
Disequilibrium:The disequilibrium is when Bryan unwillingly agrees in sending Kim to
Paris where sex traffickers kidnap her. Bryan uses violence and aggression to find
where his daughter is kept.
New Equilibrium: The story line is further developed in taken 2 since he saves his daughter from the leader of the sex traffickers.
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.
The setting is established in a huge environment of central city showcasing the beautiful atmosphere of the place. the opening scene is mostly set in day-line which brings out the beauty of the city since the audience are able to see the luxurious buildings from a high viewpoint. The character is called Barry Allen also known as the protagonist in the TV series. The main character is blessed with great powers to use to fight crime in central city and help others in need. Many unfortunate and tragic moments come in to Barry's life that tale the narrative in a certain way such as the death of his mother. The character is struck by lighting and sent to a coma fro 9 months. Then wakes up no knowing that his life was going to change completely. The character is then trained how to control and use those gifts to his advantage and eventually manages to successfully defeat crime in central city for the first time.
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.
The setting is established in a huge environment of central city showcasing the beautiful atmosphere of the place. the opening scene is mostly set in day-line which brings out the beauty of the city since the audience are able to see the luxurious buildings from a high viewpoint. The character is called Barry Allen also known as the protagonist in the TV series. The main character is blessed with great powers to use to fight crime in central city and help others in need. Many unfortunate and tragic moments come in to Barry's life that tale the narrative in a certain way such as the death of his mother. The character is struck by lighting and sent to a coma fro 9 months. Then wakes up no knowing that his life was going to change completely. The character is then trained how to control and use those gifts to his advantage and eventually manages to successfully defeat crime in central city for the first time.
3) Provide three different examples from film or television of characters that fit Propp's hero character role.
Liam Neeson plays as the protagonist in the movie taken as the whole movie revolves around his actions. Liam Neeson is shown as heroic in the movie due to him saving his daughter from a gang organisation.
Cisco Ramon plays as the dispatcher and the donor as he sends Barry Allen, the protagonist, on many missions and quests. Cisco is also show in the TV show the Flash to help out the hero as he gives him tips and tricks to fight crime in central city.
4) Give an example of a binary opposition.
When the girl wins the heart of the guy in a romantic comedy the values of heterosexual relationships and monogamy are reinforced. In conventional texts crime doesn’t usually pay and the guy most often gets the girl.
5) What example is provided in the Factsheet for the way narratives can emphasise dominant ideologies and values?
Binary oppositions can be very useful to help identify the ideology of a text. When the policeman captures the criminal in a crime drama– the ideology of the value of law and order is emphasised. When the girl wins the heart of the guy in a romantic comedy the values of heterosexual relationships and monogamy are reinforced.
6) Why do enigma and action codes (Barthes) offer gratifications for audiences?
Problems and their complications create enigma for the audience. The viewers are curious as to what actions will be undertaken and how the problems will be solved. Depending on the genre, particular emotions are generated by the narrative. Audiences feel:
Fear, excitement,Empathy, Suspense and tension
7) Write a one-sentence summary of the four different types of TV narrative:
7) Write a one-sentence summary of the four different types of TV narrative:
- Episodic narrative (the series)
- These are fictions which have many parts but where the narrative arc is usually resolved at the end of each episode.
- Overarching narrative (the serial)
- The serial uses the conventional narrative arc over a number of episodes. Often each episode begins with a summary of what occurred in previous episodes in case the audience missed a part.
- Multi-strand overlapping narrative (soap narrative)
- These have a continuous narrative and they tell a number of different stories at the same time. This is sometimes called an open narrative as there is no final resolution for the text. Each narrative strand involves different characters.
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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