There are three theorys produced to help explain the purpose of
character in films. These fall under Vladimur Propp's theory, Todorovs
Theory and Aristotle's theory.
Propp's theory is mainly
seen in fairy tales and make believe where there are eight clear
characters that contain different functions in order to make the film
work properly. He believes that in such thing as a fairy tale, for
example, Shrek, there should be a hero, villian, donor, dispatched,
false hero, helper, princess and father. This is not relevant to a
thriller because you will not find these sort of characters within them,
this theory is suitable for a fairy tale and often animations/cartoons
because it helps it function and unbelievable, it wont be found in a
thriller because thrillers can be based on something that could happen
and to help create a sense of reality, if thrillers used Propp's theory
there would be no reality to any of the situations.
Another
theory that has been made is by Tadorov. This theory is based upon
equilibrium and disequilibrium. Equilibrium is where everything is as it
should be, where as disequilibrium is the complete opposite and full of
disruption.
Lastly, Aristotle came up with another
theory. He believed in each film there should be inciting incident,
dramatic question, character goal, antagonistic/protagonist, stakes,
resolution, sympathy and empathy. These elements help produce a lot of
insight as to what makes a good thriller as it can often be a realistic
approach because the elements used creates the 3 S', shock, surprise and
suspense.
The theory of which our narrative falls
into is Todorovs. This is because the narrative at first comes across as
quiet normal, the scene will be set in is something that has a lot of
reality to it and and therefore comes across as everything as it should
be however the clip takes a turn for the worse because there are murders
involved which proves that everything isn't how it should be and
therefore because our opening clip will be like this, it goes with
Todorovs theory.
You have made a start in explaining the three narrative theories and you have also made a start in describing why you have chosen to follow Todorov's theory. However, further explanation is needed, by relating the theory points back to your narrative.
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