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Todorov and Propp’s theories
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Todorov’s Theory of Equilibrium and Disequilibrium
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Part 1: EquilibriumEverything is how it should be.
By J.Elsey
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Part 2: DisequilibriumThe state of equilibrium has been disrupted.
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Part 3: RecognitionIt is recognised that a disruption has occurred.
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Part 4: Fixing the ProblemAn attempt is made to fix the problem..
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Part 4: Fixing the ProblemAn attempt is made to fix the problem..
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Part 5: A New EquilibriumEverything is how it should be again, although there
may be a few differences.
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Propp’s Character Theory
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Hero Heroine Villain .
Wiseman/Helper(s) The Wizard Mentor Guy.
Usually the main character.
A protagonist who tries to
restore an equilibrium by
defeating the Villain and
possibly saving the
Heroine.
A friend of the Hero, who
usually needs saving after
being captured by the
Villain. Usually fully
befriends the Hero at the
end.
Another central character
who’s disrupting the
equilibrium and is opposed to
the Hero. Normally gets
defeated at the end of most
films and stories.
A helper of the
hero who gives the
Hero advice or
objects to help
him/her achieve
victory.
The character who usually
sets the quest in the first
place and may give help
along the way. May reward
the Hero at the end.
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Kung Fu Panda 2 is an example of a movie that follows these theories…
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The main character who is
initially not very heroic, but
eventually contributes to
the goal he shares with his
helpers and mentor, both of
whom he needs a lot. A
LOT.
Po the ‘Hero’
Peace is the Heroine
There is not one person
he’s trying to impress or
befriend in the film.
However his goal is to
restore peace and find out
about himself. Him
defeating Lord Shen, and
restoring peace could be
the ‘heroine’.
Lord Shen the Villain
OLord Shen, is a clear and
typical villain who’s trying
to gain power himself and
disrupt the normal way of
things. He’s determined to
defeat Po and his
comrades, and vice versa.
The Five Furious Helpers
The furious Five, a team of
fellow kung-fu veterans
help Po along the way,
albeit with a bit more skill
but less humour. They
each express different
fighting skills.
Master Shifu the Mentor
The tutor of the Furious
Five and Po, he’s set Po off
on two quests, despite his
initial lack of skill. Shifu has
helped and supported him
throughout.
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Todorov’s theories is Kung Fu Panda 2…
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Po living happily with his dad and his Kung Fu friends. And eating lots of stuff.
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The wolves appear and attacks a village. Also Shen destroys Master Rhino with his cannon.
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News of Master Rhino’s death reaches Po and the others.
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Po and his Kung Fu family go away on an adventure to fight Shen.
By S.Hirasaki
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Po defeats Shen and goes back to living with his dad, even though he realises that his dad is not his real dad.
By S.Hirasaki
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Todorov’s and Propp’s theories apply to most films and stories. There may be a few exceptions but it’s a fairly widespread format. Thanks for viewing!