Todorov (1960s) states that narratives must have a solution.
Believes all narratives start in a state of 'Equilibrium' in which they're open to disruption, when the disruption occurs this sets off a series of events which lead to a quest in order to solve the problem so order can be re-stored resulting in a re-equilibrium. His theory can be most commonly applied to films however in music videos sometimes they have a more 'conceptual' purpose and do not have a clear narrative. There are five stages to Todorovs theory.
1. Equilibrium.
The first part to a story in which everything is settled and life is as normal.
2. Disruption
The part in the story in which something happens or a problem occurs to change this happiness.
3. Quest
After the disruption people realise there is a problem therefore set out to fix it.
4. Resolution
In the story they are working to fix the problem.
5. Re-Equilibrium
The ending to a story were all order has been restored and life continues as normal. Although because of the events that have taken place this means it will be different to the initial state as the consequences of the disruption and resolution will affect the re-equilibrium.
1. Equilibrium.
The first part to a story in which everything is settled and life is as normal.
2. Disruption
The part in the story in which something happens or a problem occurs to change this happiness.
3. Quest
After the disruption people realise there is a problem therefore set out to fix it.
4. Resolution
In the story they are working to fix the problem.
5. Re-Equilibrium
The ending to a story were all order has been restored and life continues as normal. Although because of the events that have taken place this means it will be different to the initial state as the consequences of the disruption and resolution will affect the re-equilibrium.
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