Narrative Structure

Narrative chain of cause and effect- the plotlines in a story that are triggered by action and enigma codes (something that happens that causes something else to happen). Below is the two theories by Propp and Todorov that show the two typical structures to storylines in films and television.

Propp Todorov
1)Preparation 1)Equilibrium

2)Complication 2)Disruption

3)Transference 3)Recognition of Disruption

4)Struggle 4)Attempt to repair disruption

5)Return 5)A return or restoration of NEW equilibrium

6)Recognition