Equilibrium > Disequilibrium > New equilibrium
Todorov stated that all narratives start off with an Equilibrium where is starts of calmly and then a Disequilibrium where everything changes and then it ends with a New Equilibrium where the peace is restored.
In the Hunger Games, I can say that there is Todorov because it starts off peaceful where Katniss is living calmly with all the other people. The Disequilibrium occurs when her sister is chosen and Katniss volunteers to go in her place, this means she has to learn fighting skills and become skilled enough to survive. The New Equilibrium will come when she is successful in her mission.
Propp is stated that all characters fit into key types.
Vladimir Propp was a Soviet scholar who analysed the basic plot components of Russian folk tales to identify their narrative elements.
His theory states that there are only a certain number of characters, who crop up in most narratives.
Propps are in every film as they are the key features to represent what the character looks like and if they have power or not, for example if a person was wearing suits they would be associated as rich. In the Hunger Games the people are put into the districts, 1st district being the richest and 12th being the poorest. Katniss is district 12 and the way she dresses shows she is poor as well as she has to hunt for her own food. Whereas district 1 is full of people who dress fancy etc.
Protagonist (or Hero)
The protagonist in the Hunger Games is Katniss Everdeen because she is the one who has to win the hunger games.
Antagonist (or Villain)
The antagonist is Snow because he is cruel and is rich as well as he is the owner of the Hunger Games.
Heroine
The hero in the Hunger Games is a female about 20 years old.
Helper
The helper is Peeta Mellark as he is the male fighter from district 12, him and Katniss fight the hunger games as allies.
Donor
The donor is Cinna as he gives Katniss hope and faith that she can win.
Mentor
The mentor is Haymitch Abernathy because he has won the Hunger Games before so he guides Katniss.
Roland Barthes was a French literary theorist.
Barthes is stated that every trailer has enigma codes ( questions for the audience to ask ) and action codes ( where action happens ). In the Hunger Games, there are enigma codes where people want to ask is why did Katniss not run of with Gale or why did Katniss volunteer for her sister knowing she could die herself etc. As well as there are action codes where Katniss enters the Hunger Games.
In a film trailer, they are used to intrigue the audience and make them want to pay to see the whole film. This is a crucial aspect of film marketing.
Roland Barthes was a French literary theorist.
Barthes is stated that every trailer has enigma codes ( questions for the audience to ask ) and action codes ( where action happens ). In the Hunger Games, there are enigma codes where people want to ask is why did Katniss not run of with Gale or why did Katniss volunteer for her sister knowing she could die herself etc. As well as there are action codes where Katniss enters the Hunger Games.
In a film trailer, they are used to intrigue the audience and make them want to pay to see the whole film. This is a crucial aspect of film marketing.
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