Narrative

Narrative

1) Give an example from film or television that uses Todorov's narrative structure of equilibrium, disequilibrium and new equilibrium. 
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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.
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3) Provide three different examples from film or television of characters that fit Propp's hero character role.
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4) Give an example of a binary opposition.
-->When the policeman captures the criminal in a crime drama– the ideology of the value of law and order is emphasised.

5) What example is provided in the Factsheet for the way narratives can emphasise dominant ideologies and values?
-->  Lord of the Ring could be an example. This is because the main influence is the hero which is Frodo as he sets out to destroy the ring. 

6) Why do enigma and action codes (Barthes) offer gratifications for audiences?
--> Enigma codes offer gratification for audiences because it controls the amount the audience knows. This makes sure that the audience is still interested in the show/movie they are watching. It makes it very mysterious for the audience. Action codes offer gratification for the audience because it gives he audience something to remember and make them want to watch it again.

7) Write a one-sentence summary of the four different types of TV narrative:

• Episodic narrative (the series)-->An episodic narrative is a story that is told through a series of episodes or segments. It goes on for a certain amount of time
• Overarching narrative (the serial)-->A serial is a section format by which a single larger work, often a work of film and episodes, is published in sequential installments.
• Mixed narrative-->This may revolve round a central theme (e.g. troublesome neighbours) or group of people.
• Multi-strand overlapping narrative (soap narrative)--> Popular in broadcast TV (e.g. soaps) and film. Involves more than one narrative running parallel involving different characters and locations