Construction - Making use of Todorov Narrative Theory

Todorov Narritive Theory 

This is a picture diagram which explains the theory in a more simpler way.

Todorov proposes a basic narrative for all narratives. He stated that films and programmes begin with an equilibrium, a calm period which is at the beginning of the film this is more likely known as a happy start to the film. Then agents of disruption causes disequilibrium, a period of unsettlement an disquiet. Usually nearing the middle of the film a problem occurs. Then a realisation that a disruption has happened. This is a transition from normal to dis-order. After this an attempt to repair the damage of the disruption- the problem is solved or followed by a renewed state of peace and harmony for the protagonists and a new equilibrium brings the chaos to an end. The simplest form of narrative (sometimes referred to as 'classic' or 'Hollywood' narrative) or more likely known as a happy ending.

This is Tzvetan Todorov himself. He was a bulgarian linguist publishing work on the narrative since the 1960's.