Levi-Strauss
- Levi-Strauss talks about binary opposites. This means when there are different sets of values crashing. When one set of values become more dominant.
- This is usually represented by the struggle between protagonist and antagonist, good and evil.
Narrative Structure
1.Equilibrium
The first part of a story which is usually happy and all the characters are very content within the storyline.
2. A Disruption
A problem disrupts happiness.
3.Realistation
The part when all of the characters realise that there is a problem, and there is generally chaos.
4.Restore Order
When characters resolve and repair all problems.
5.Equilibrium Again
All problems are resolved and happiness amongst the characters are restored.
However in some story lines, they may start with a disruption, or start with another part of the sequence.
Ronald Barthes's codes
- Barthes tell us that there is two different codes that both create suspense. The enigma code and action code.
- Enigma code-unanswered questions which can create suspense, tension and empathy.
- Action code-An action which prompts another action which can cause suspense.
Vladimir Propp
- Sphere of action.
- When a character has interactions within an imaginary circle.
In the world of Propp, you have:
- Hero
- Villain
- Princess
- False Hero
- Helper
- Dispatcher
- Princess's Father
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