Lesson 2 - Theory & Background 10.09.09

TV Drama Theory & Background

• Enigma

Linear Narrative
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A -----------> B -----------> C

Start ------ Problem ------ Middle ------ Resolved ------ End

• Todorov
  
  - Equilibrium: World is safe
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  - Disruption: Nuclear device is stolen
  - Disequilibrium: Panic
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  - Resolution: Kills bad guy, retrieves nuclear device
  - New Equilibrium: World is safe again

• Propp
  
  Typical identifiable characters in all narratives:
  
  - The Villain: Deformed/foreign - black clothing
  - Donor: Q
  - Helper: Q/Bond girl
  - Princess: Bond girl
  - Father: Great Britain
  - Dispatcher: M
  - Hero: Bond - attractive & white clothing
  - False Hero: Double agent (Second bond girl sometimes)