Tzvetan Todorov Narrative Theory of Equlibrium

Russian theorist Tzvetan Todorov, also sygested this three part structure. But he believed that all narratives begin with equilibrium, where everything is balanced, progress as something comes along to disrupt that equilibrium, and finally reach a resolution, when equilibrium is restored. The three stages being named equilibrium, dis- equilibrium, and new equilibrium. So this means that:

• Beginning = Act 1 = Equilibrium
• Middle = Act 2 = Dis- Equilibrium
• End = Act 3 = New Equilibrium

Todorov's theory takes into account Aristotle's theory that all drama is conflict, and therefore that there is a dis-equilibrium at the heart of every narrative.

In any piece of fictitious film, the structure can be broken down in to 3 key sections. These are called the 3 act structure. This three-act structure is a model used in screen writing that divides a fictional narrative into three parts, often called the Setup, the Confrontation and the Resolution.While it is a popular structure for screenwriters, many have expressed their distaste with the model, feeling it to be too restrictive.

• Act 1- The first act is usually used for exposition, to establish the main characters, their relationships and the world they live in.
• Act 2 - The second act, typically depicts the protagonist's attempt to resolve the problem initiated by the first turning point, only to find themselves in ever worsening situations.
• Act 3 - The third act features the resolution of the story and its subplots. The climax is the scene or sequence in which the main tensions of the story are brought to their most intense point and the dramatic question answered.