TODOROVS THEORY OF EQUILIBRIUM AND DISEQUILIBRIUM

TODOROVS THEORY OF EQUILIBRIUM AND DISEQUILIBRIUM

In order to improve our responses we were told to focus on Todorov's theory of 'Equilibrium and Disequilibrium.' It is the theory about a narrative structure that helps us in identifying the fluctuating flow of a narrative present within a film! 

It consists of the:

Equilibrium; when there is a good balance of things happening within the film and the main characters' life goes on as usual

Disruption of Equilibrium; messing up the balance of things and creating a change (this is usually when the climax begins and adds a suspenseful feel to the film)

Disequilibrium; everything is entirely off balance and makes viewers swim in a pool of curiosity.

Attempt to restore Equilibrium; here the protagonist tries to find that balance again by doing whatever they can do

Restored Equilibrium; the balance of things returns and everything goes back to normal (usually a happy ending) 

These points can greatly help us whilst attempting an extract and relating and using them to identify what is happening on the screen.