The Narrative has two parts;
- Structure
- Elements
The structure of the narrative is where Todorov's Theory comes into play.
There are five stages to every film. The fives stages are;
- A state of equilibrium
- Disruption of that order by an event
- Recognition that the disorder has occurred
- Attempt to repair the damage done
- A return or restoration of a new equilibrium
Sinister
- A state of equilibrium - Family move into a new house for the father to write a new book on murders.
- Disruption of that order by an event - the father finds tapes of recorded murders.
- Recognition that the disorder has occurred - The demon keeps appearing in the tapes and he is trying to bring the father into the realm.
- Attempt to repair the damage done - The family move back to their old house.
- A return or restoration of a new equilibrium - The daughter is taken over by the demon and kills the father.
WWW: You have applied this theory well to Sinister, showing good understanding of the different stages of the theory.
ReplyDeleteEBI: You had explained the different stages in more detail before going into the task. What do you normally expect from each stage? What are the features?
SBT