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    The document discusses different types of narrative structures: linear, nonlinear, and circular. It provides examples for each type. Linear narratives follow a chronological order from beginning to end, such as in the films Tangled and Die Hard. Nonlinear narratives are told out of chronological order to enhance understanding, like Memento which is told in reverse order. Circular narratives start and end in the same place, exemplified by Alice in Wonderland and Gone Girl which both begin and end with the same scene. The document also explains Todorov's narrative theory of 5 stages: equilibrium, disruption, recognition, repair, and new equilibrium. It analyzes how the film Scream follows this pattern through its plot points.

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    The document discusses different types of narrative structures: linear, nonlinear, and circular. It provides examples for each type. Linear narratives follow a chronological order from beginning to end, such as in the films Tangled and Die Hard. Nonlinear narratives are told out of chronological order to enhance understanding, like Memento which is told in reverse order. Circular narratives start and end in the same place, exemplified by Alice in Wonderland and Gone Girl which both begin and end with the same scene. The document also explains Todorov's narrative theory of 5 stages: equilibrium, disruption, recognition, repair, and new equilibrium. It analyzes how the film Scream follows this pattern through its plot points.

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    The document discusses different types of narrative structures: linear, nonlinear, and circular. It provides examples for each type. Linear narratives follow a chronological order from beginning to end, such as in the films Tangled and Die Hard. Nonlinear narratives are told out of chronological order to enhance understanding, like Memento which is told in reverse order. Circular narratives start and end in the same place, exemplified by Alice in Wonderland and Gone Girl which both begin and end with the same scene. The document also explains Todorov's narrative theory of 5 stages: equilibrium, disruption, recognition, repair, and new equilibrium. It analyzes how the film Scream follows this pattern through its plot points.

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    Task 1:

    Linear: chronological order, beginning middle end


    Example: Tangled
    https://youtu.be/2f516ZLyC6U?feature=shared
    - Rapunzel crosses trouble throughout the narrative yet ends happily ever
    after – Disney animation of a classic tale
    - Classic storyline of good vs evil, saved by good – contradict evil
    Example: Die Hard
    https://youtu.be/jaJuwKCmJbY?feature=shared
    - Character progresses from safety to danger, to victory and revenge,
    follows classic chronological order
    - Follows a family’s story through crime and tension, big city bright lights

    Nonlinear: non-chronological order, out of order – give a greater


    understanding of story
    Example: Memento
    https://youtu.be/HDWylEQSwFo?si=sD0dnSOxoWT8BDjT
    - story told in reverse, perplexing
    - short-term memory creates an interesting atmosphere, continuous
    audience questioning
    Example: Little Women
    https://youtu.be/AST2-4db4ic?feature=shared
    - story of the family/sisters growing up – a journey through love and loss
    whilst their father is at war
    - consistent flashbacks and present contrast, clear non-linear structure

    Circular narrative: starts and ends in the same place/same idea


    Example: Alice in Wonderland
    https://youtu.be/9POCgSRVvf0?feature=shared
    - Starts and ends from the girl's bed, it was all a dream in the end
    - A journey through the travels of the girl throughout her dream after falling
    down a rabbit hole – falls into a hallucinogenic world populated by
    inhumane characters such as talking animals and speaking objects.
    Example: Gone Girl
    https://youtu.be/2-_-1nJf8Vg
    - Uses a cyclical structure, knowledge is emphasised during the course of the
    story
    - An American psychological thriller based around a teacher and his missing
    wife, in which the media find the man's behaviour suspicious towards his
    missing wife.
    - Shots are almost identical in opening and closing scenes, audience always
    knows more than characters do

    Todorov’s Narrative theory:

    Todorov believes that every narrative has the same 5 stages to it.

    1. Equilibrium - Life is balanced and normal; there have been no disruptions to the main
    characters life.

    2. Disruption - The main character's life has been disrupted suddenly, breaking the
    equilibrium

    3. Recognition - The main character realises their situation has changed for the worse

    4. Repair - They set out to fix what is wrong with the situation, trying to make restore their
    equilibrium.

    5. New Equilibrium - They have worked out their problems and have a new equilibrium.
    They have learnt from their experience as a result of it.

    Task 2

    Traditionally, the Todorov found that narrative stories follow a continuous formula –
    resulting in a chronological, fairytale style storyline. A prime example of this structuralist
    theory is scream. This is shown through the plot, theme, setting, character, props, sound
    and editing.

    The film ‘Scream’ uses Todorov’s theory:


    https://youtu.be/AWm_mkbdpCA?si=I2RKSxElSP6jiQLS

    1. Opening/Build up: Within the opening scene, the character is seen as a calm and
    controlled character who is currently babysitting – typically this could be seen as a
    primely vulnerable character to foreshadow the storyline. Despite the peacefulness,
    the phone rings, tension begins to be created, with an uncomfortable atmosphere.
    2. Climax: The ‘climax’ of the storyline would be considered the moment as the
    teenage girl becomes the target of the killer, with the town all working together to
    find out who the killer is whilst many deaths occur (including both the girl and her
    boyfriend).

    3. Ending/Resolution: The typical resolution of the film is noted to be the point


    where the house is ‘saved’ with the killer seemed to be gone. It was discovered that
    the boy killed the girl’s mother out of revenge for the dissolution of his parent’s
    marriage. Despite this, all ends well as the suspected killer was murdered and no
    longer a threat to the citizens.

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