This narrative has the same beginning and end. Can be in mythologys, 80s cinema, and also in the Alice in Wonderland book. Todorovs theory of narrative was narrative is driven by restoration of balance, with the 5 stages; Equilibrium, Distruption, Recognition, Attempt to resolve, New equilibrium. This theory was created in 1969, by the Bulgarian French Academic.
Adavantages -
The completion of a circle
Satisfying
Enter at any point in the circle
Disadvantages -
Some people like a story to have a beginning, middle and end
Frustrating
Has to follow chronilogically.
De Centered Narrative:
Linear Narrative:
This narrative has a start, middle and end, and can be in storybooks and soap operas. A photography example is Rineka Dijkstra.
Advantages-
Easy to understand
Build tensions
Disadvantages-
Uninteresting
Basic and predictable
User Defined Narrative:
This narrative can be split into two sides, and can be seen in films like the impostwe. A photographer is Duane Michals.
Advantages -
The user is in control of the narrative offering them freedom
Disadvantages -
Can be left open ended
Might not get the message across
De Centered Narrative:
This narrative is that you remove or replace the subject from its central role, which has been used by woody allen. A photographer who uses this was Man Ray.
Advantages -
No clear theme or structure so more ambiguous
Confusing.
Non Linear Narrative:
This Narrative doesnt work in a sequence or chronillogical order, and is used in films such as; pulp fiction, dunkirk and toy story. A photography example is Cindy Sherman.
