Todorov's Narrative Theory

Todorov's Theory consists of five stages of a narrative:

1) Equlibrium

2) Disequlibrium

3) Recognition of Disequlibrium

4) Attempt to repair Disequlibrium

5) Return to Equlibrium.

Define: equilibrium 

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/equilibrium

e·qui·lib·ri·um

[ee-kwuh-lib-ree-uh m, ek-wuh-] 

noun, plural e·qui·lib·ri·ums, e·qui·lib·ri·a  [-ree-uh]  .

1.

a state of rest or balance due to the equal action of opposingforces.

2.

equal balance between any powers, influences, etc.; equality ofeffect.

3.

mental or emotional balance; equanimity: The pressures of thesituation caused her to lose her equilibrium.

4.

Chemistry . the condition existing when a chemical reaction andits reverse reaction proceed at equal rates.

It is important to understand theories like Todorov's in order to create a successful narrative structure. Even if in our product we choose to oppose Todorov's theory, we need to fully understand it in order to justify our decision to do so.