Monday, 1 February 2016

A2 Media task (S Block): Exploring Narrative in Brave

Apply the following narrative theories, concepts and structures as best as you possibly can to Brave. Remember, many of these narrative theories were designed with folklore and fairy tales in mind. Theoretically, it should be possible to apply these theories with relative ease to Brave. However, if a construct or concept cannot be applied, then that is an excellent excuse to critique it in your exam!

Todorov's equilibrium

Establishment of equilibrium
Disruption of equilibrium
Recognition of disruption
Attempt to repair
Partial restoration of equilibrium

Propp's morphology of folklore 

Hero
Princess
Helper
Dispatcher
Donor
False hero
Princess's father

Levi-Strauss's binary oppositions

Outline three binary oppositions within Brave and explain how they create conflict

Barthes five narrative codes

Navigate to this post and apply these five codes to Brave.