Narrative theory

1) Vladimir Propp theory:

According to this theory, all characters have a narrative function which provides a structure for the text.They are often based on stereotypes with each characteristic being intentionally used for positive or negatives purposes. Due to this being sustained, it is therefore recognised by the audience. Propp indicates that there are several major roles which apply to many media however not all are used every time. These consist of:
the hero(protagonist) - a character that seeks something
the villain(antagonist) - who opposes or blocks the hero's quest
the donor - provides an object with magical properties
the false hero - disrupts the hero's success by making false claims
the helper - aids the hero
the princess(damsel in distress) - acts as the reward for the hero and the object of the villain's plots
her father - who's life usually ends during or before

This theory may be criticized as it gives restrictions to narratives which may not follow a traditional format. The remaining characters should also be identified as they may have a significant impact on the plot even if they're not seen as major roles.

2) Tzeitan Todorov theory:

This theory focuses on the structure of the narrative. It explores the idea of all narratives beginning in a state of equilibrium (stability/peace) which is then disrupted by an event. This is followed by a recognition of the occurrence and an attempt to to repair the damage created. The narrative's resolution is seen as the restoration of a new equilibrium creating a motion in the chain of events.

Equilibrium > Disruption > Resolution > Re-equilibrium


3) Aristotle theory:

Aristotle believed that the most significant element of a narrative is the arrangement of incidents creating the beginning,middle and end. He believed that the outcome depends on the intentionally constructed cause-and-effect chain of actions with all the events relating to one another. The connection between the incentive moment and climax is the 'tying-up' which is knows as the complication whilst the chain of events from the climax to the resolution is the 'unravelling'. The incidents must be necessary and inevitable to create a unity of time, place and action with all of the events moving towards a logical conclusion.The plot should include a variety of themes to give it a more universal and significant meaning to capture the emotions of the audience.

Conclusion:

The theory that will be used in our group's narrative is the 'Vladmir Propp' theory which focuses on the presentation of characters. The villan (antagonist) will be the stalker with an obsession towards the victim. He will be portayed in a stereotypical way of having a hidden identity. The representation of the antagonist will contrast against the victim that will be a young innocent girl. She will be conveyed as the 'damsel in distress' which supports the 'Vladmir Propp' theory. This will gain the audience's empathy and enable a connection between the victim and audience to be established. Using this theory will also allow the audience to instantly understand the narrative as they will be already familiar with its use.