Todorov's theory of narrative

This theory can be broken down into 5 simple steps.

1.A state of equilibrium (just as everything should be).

2.A disruption of this order, by an event.

3.A recognition that the disorder has occurred.

4.An attempt to repair the damage of the disruption.

5.Restoration of a new equilibrium or a return to the first state of equilibrium.

This idea states that everything would end in an equilibrium however this would be unconventional of a thriller movie in that not everything is as it should be in the order that things happen. This presents itself in films such as The Dark Knight as the ‘hero’ at the end of the film states, “You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain”. This shows us that it is not typical for the hero to always complete his task in being the