Narratology LFTVD

 Narratology- Todorov


  • Todorov identifies the different stages of narrative, moving from the everyday life of the characters (equilibrium), the distribution to that (disequilibrium) and the resolution of that distribution into a new equilibrium
  • The key use of Todorov's theory is in identifying the values and ideologies suggested by the narrative

Narratology 1

  • S1/E1- initially a single stranded, closed narrative (looking for Nanna) but sub plots- importantly one whole series is one murder. Other are connected by a narrative arc.
  • After S/1E1 multi stranded political narratives develop eg. the car Nanna was found in belonging to a mayoral candidate
  • One hour/ one day makes intertextual references to 'real time' dramas like 24
  • Three main narrative strands- the investigation ,the parents, the politicians
narratology 2
  • Todorov can apply to S1/E1 with disruption being the abduction of Nanna and the new equilibrium being living after her death
  • Using Levi-Strauss, narrative binary oppositions of the police v politicians is apparent in E1
  • Narrative themes explored in the killing- from those connected with the crime and the wider problems in Sarah's life 

ST
  • The equilibrium introduces the four boys playing inside a suburban family home- identified the social norms suggested by the narrative. This sequence focuses on the idea of the nuclear family living in suburbia is the norm, with responsible parent caring for their kids
  • The disequilibrium is Will's disappearance- this suggests Will is more vulnerable as a latch key kid, reinforcing the social norms of a nuclear family
  • There is no resolution at the end of episode one of the main narrative arc as Will is still missing until the final episode 

In episode 1, the character do not have any deterrence's about their friends being different, however many insensitivities are show in the episode as the bullies refer to Lucas as 'Midnight' as he is black, and Dustin as toothless and freak as he has a genetic disorder

the boys are ostracized 


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