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Narrative Theory

Narrative Theory. Technical Code. Anything technical which goes into the narrative process (e.g. used to make representations etc.): Sound Camera Design Editing . Verbal Code. How language is used – both written and spoken – to convey the story? . Symbolic Code.

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Narrative Theory

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  1. Narrative Theory

  2. Technical Code • Anything technical which goes into the narrative process (e.g. used to make representations etc.): Sound Camera Design Editing

  3. Verbal Code • How language is used – both written and spoken – to convey the story?

  4. Symbolic Code • What do props and other aspects of mise-en-scene symbolise about the characters and their motivations etc?

  5. Barthes’ Enigma Code • What questions are raised in the minds of the audience to keep their interest?

  6. Structure • Beginning / middle /end. Todorov ‘s 3 part structure: Equilibrium Disequilibrium New Equilibrium NB – A film opening is likely to have unresolved narratives – left at disequilibrium stage - (see Barthes Enigma code)

  7. Character • Propp’s Characters • Protagonist (or hero) • Antagonist (or villain) • Heroine (or Princess – love interest) • Father (authority figure) • Helper (or sidekick) • Donor (gives the protagonist something to help them in their quest.) • Mentor (teacher or guide)

  8. Narrative Conflict • Claude Levi Strauss and Binary Oppositions • Drama comes from conflict of oppositions: Good v. Evil Love v. Hate Young v. Old Male v. Female Weak v. Strong Gentle v. Fierce

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