Todorov Theory of Narrative
Todorov's narrative theory states that stories begin with an equilibrium where any potentially opposing forces are in balance and that this equilibrium is interrupted by a series of events. Problems are solved so that the order can be restored to the world of the fiction.
Todorov claimed that conventional narratives are structured in 5 different stages.
1 - Equilibrium
The first part of the story will display a happy start, where basically the majority of the of characters are content and everything is fine is it should be.
2 - Disruption
The second part of the story will feature a problem or some thing will disrupt the peaceful state of balance.
3 - Recognition
This part of the plot is when everyone realises the problem and there's chaos.
4 - Attempt to restore the Disruption
This part of the plot is when the characters attempt to repair the damage and restore the problem.
5 - A reinstatement of the Equilibrium
This is the final part of the plot where the problem is resolved and normality can resume again.
In this 5 stages, narrative is not seen as a linear structure but a circular one, driven by attempts to restore the equilibrium.
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