MIGRAIN: Narrative

 

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1) Give an example from film or television that uses Todorov's narrative structure of equilibrium, disequilibrium and new equilibrium.  In Spiderman, once he defeats the villain it creates a new equilibrium.

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.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FTcL_9dmr
The show starts of by introducting the main characters and they are casually having a fun time in ocean. The setting of a river fits the title of the show "H2O- just add some water." They are just casually talking about life and having a good time.
3) Provide three different examples from film or television of characters that fit Propp's hero character role.
Hero- James Bond
Villian- The foreign random dude
Princess- James Bond
4) Give an example of a binary opposition.
Hero and villain

5) What example is provided in the Factsheet for the way narratives can emphasise dominant ideologies and values?
One example is when a police officier catches a criminial.
6) Why do enigma and action codes (Barthes) offer gratifications for audiences? Enigma codes 
Barthes code gives the audience a sense of mystery which keeps the audience hooked and engaged with the product so they maintain watching it.
7) Write a one-sentence summary of the four different types of TV narrative:
  • Episodic narrative (the series) - Each different episode has a unique narrative that can be followed.
  • Overarching narrative (the serial)-  Series has a conventional narrative throughout the entire thing. 
  • Mixed narrative- A text which uses both episodic and overarching narratives.
  • Multi-strand overlapping narrative (soap narrative)-  A text with multiple narratives which come together with each other. 
8) How does the Factsheet suggest adverts use narrative?  
The adverts use narrative to present Peril as the hero since he gets rid of the stains.

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