Todorov's theory is a theory created by a bulgarian structuralist called Izetan Todorov, Todorov suggested that at the start of films there is an equilibrium where everything is as it should be, this is then followed up by a disequilibrium where something goes wrong and takes a turn for the worst, and finally by the end a new equilibrium is created to resolve any previous disruptions. This theory is used in many films to help the audience break down the structure of the film.
Todorov states that there are five stages in the narrative:
- A state of equilibrium
- A disruption
- A recognition that this disruption had occurred
- An attempt to repair this disruption
- A creation of a new equilibrium
Todorov states the narrative doesn't need to be linear, but is circular.
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