Todorov's narrative structure: The Lord of the rings
Todorov's narrative structure: The Lord of the rings Todorov's narrative structure is the theory that most stories follow the same narrative structure which consists of five parts: equilibrium, disruption, recognition, repair and finally a new equilibrium. He proposed that this was to keep the reader intrigued so that they keep reading or watching. In this essay i will be using J.R.R Tolkiens series of books/films 'The Lord of the rings' to analyse how Todorov's narrative structure is presented. EQUILIBRIUM: During the equilibrium stage of the film we see Bilbo Baggins hand down the main prop in the film which is the 'one ring' to Frodo, that as far as we know is rightfully the creature, Gollum's property as it was stolen from his cave after he stole it from Sauron during the ancient battle for middle earth. After Frodo accepts the ring the wizard Gandalf is introduces him to the quest that comes with it. This is intriguing to the audien...
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