Media Studies

Narrative

NarrativeThis relates to the analysis

section of the Music Video coursework Blog

It is also relevant to Question 1(a) of the G325 Critical Perspectives in Media examination

NarrativeWhat is ‘narrative’?StoryPlotNarrative is the way

the story is organised

NarrativeElements of Narrative:TimeClosureEnigma

NarrativeClassical Hollywood

Narratives:LinearFew, if any, sub-plotsTendency towards

closure

NarrativeTheories of Narrative1) TodorovEquilibriumDisruptionResolutionNew Equilibrium

Narrative2) ProppAnalysed folk stories8 Key Character Roles:

Narrative 1. The Hero 2. The Villain 3. The Donor (Provider) 4. The Helper 5. The Father 6. The Dispatcher 7. The Princess 8. The False Hero