The Narrative analysis is the way in which a story is told. Narrating a story varies from the conventional beginning, middle and end or even starting the film from the end and showing how the ending happened. I am going to discuss the most common narrative analysis in most films.
The story starts with the Equilibrium- The state of equilibrium usually occurs at the beginning when the story is introducing its characters and a brief to their lives. Not much will happen at the start of a film, meaning that there is minimal tension.
As the film progresses there has to be a Disruption of Equilibrium- A character's story is turned due to a new character or situation that makes things difficult. This is mainly due to a problem or argument that has occurred. Another reason is the Protagonist wanting to achieve a goal and having to fight to make this happen. Tension starts to take over the film or the characters mind.
Recognition of Equilibrium- This is when the main character establishes equilibrium again. He/she must find out what caused the disruption in the first place. This makes it easier for the audience to understand why the character wants to achieve their goal in the first place.
An attempt to repair the damage- Once the main character understands why the problem has occurred, they must attempt to sort it out and return to equilibrium.
New Equilibrium- Usually at the end of the film the problem is restored and back to its calm state. The main character has achieved his/her goal and go back to their original equilibrium.
The characters who are usually in a film:
PROPP:
Protagonist
Antagonist
Helper
Heroin
Father figure
Teacher
Donor
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