Applying narrative theory Todorov

Todorov studied classic fairy tales and stories.

He discovered that narratives moved forward in a chronological order with one action following after another. There is a clear beginning, middle and end.

He says the characters within the narrative would be changed in some way through the course of the story.

The traditional story:

1. The narrative starts with an equilibrium

2. An action/ Character disturbs the equilibrium

3. A quest to restore the equilibrium begins

4. The narrative continues to a climax

5. Resolution occurs and the equilibrium is restored