TV Drama

Tzvetan TodorovBy Louise and Tiffani

What is the theory?

Todorov was a Bulgarian literary theorist.

Suggests most plots start with a equilibrium,

happy life for the protagonist

The normality is disturbed by an outside force to

which the protagonist feels they must fight back

The protagonist then returns the equilibrium

Examples

Harry Potter

The series begins with Harry living a relatively

normal life before he discovered he is a wizard.

However, his magical new world is threatened by

a villain which he must stop…

AND HE DOES!!!!!!!

Equilibriumhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPfMPk

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Disruption

Disequilibrium

Hotel Babylon Clip

Equilibrium- Life in foyer is in balance.

Disruption- Immigration officer arrives to capture immigrants.

Disequilibrium- chinese woman gets everyone into cupboard to hide.

Resolution- Only one person is caught- party time (or tears/praying) (Whatever floats’ya’boat.)

Establishment of new equilibrium- Canteen about daily business.