TZVETAN TODOROVTodorov’s narrative theory basically states that most story’s or plot lines follow the same pattern or path. There are 5 steps in this pattern.

1) The first part of the story will display a happy start, where the majority of characters are content and everything is as it should be.

2) The second part of the story will feature a problem or some thing will disrupt the happiness.

3) This part of the plot is when everyone realises the problem and chaos begins.

4) Furthermore this part of the plot is when the characters attempt to repair damage and restore the problem.

5) Finally this is the part when the problem is resolved.

The first part of the story will display a happy start, where the majority of characters are content and everything is as it should be.

THE HANGOVER

The second part of the story will feature a problem or some thing will disrupt the happiness.

This part of the plot is when everyone realises the problem and chaos begins.

Furthermore this part of the plot is when the characters attempt to repair damage and restore the problem.

Finally this is the part when the problem is resolved.

VLADIMIR PROPPVladimir Propps’s narrative theory was that every narrative includes the following main character roles:

The hero - seeks somethingThe villain - opposes the heroThe donor - helps the hero by providing a magic objectThe dispatcher - sends the hero on his wayThe false hero - falsely assuming the role of heroThe helper - gives support to the heroThe princess - the reward for the hero, but also needs protection from the villain.

Harry PotterThe hero – Harry Potter

The Villain – Lord Voldemort

The donor – Dumbledore

The dispatcher – Dumbledore

The false hero – Lord Voldemort

The helper – Ron Weasley, Hermoine Grainger, Dobby, Snape, Hagrid

The princess – Ginnie Weasley

Her Father – William Weasley

ROLAND BARTHESAction – a narrative device by which a resolution is produced through action

Enigma – a narrative device that teases the audience by presenting a puzzle or riddle to be solved

Symbolic – connotation

Semic – denotation

Cultural – a narrative device which the audience can recognise as being part of a culture.