Narrative Theory

TODOROV

There are 5 steps in this pattern of TODOROV

Equilibrium - a happy beginning and start to everything where everything seems to be content and unknown, not much is given away.

A disruption - The there is a problem in which causes the happiness to be lost or it explains the unknown... doesn't go well

Realisation - Everyone realises and acknowledges the problem or the change and it is brought to the attention of the audience

Restored order - Where the character changes or scenes change to try and resolve it all

Equilibrium again - Final part where normality is brought back and it summarises what had happened and the outcome.

In our music video this theory wasn't used that much. However this is how we used it -

The equilibrium is right at the beginning 1 or 2 seconds into it where is shows her looking at her phone and everything is fine.

The disruption is few seconds in and it is shown this when she receives a text when being told there is a cancellation.

Realisation is shown 10 to 15 seconds in and its shows she has been let down again. This is shown through out as memories are replayed.

Restored order is slightly later on and it is displayed when she was living the better times.

Finally equilibrium is shown again when it gets to the last few seconds and it shows her thinking back on those memories and she ends back in a positive mindset.

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