How is our plot line effective?
Todorov's theory
Our narrative begins with an equilibrium - Dani is safe, at home, leading a normal life with her boyfriend.
There is a sudden diruption - she is kidnapped during a short blackout
Problems are solved throughout the film - Josh and Charlotte fight to save Dani
Equilibrium is restored - Josh dies, the baddies leave Charotte and Dani when they escape, and they return to normal (although altered) life.
Propp's character theory
The 8 character roles:
THE VILLAINS - The corrupt businessmen
THE HERO - Josh
THE DONOR - The escaped prisoner who leaves clues to Dani's wherabouts
THE HELPER - Charlotte
THE PRINCESS / VICTIM - Dani
HER FATHER - Dani's dad
THE DISPATCHER - Josh's father, who causes the dispute between the businessmen and Josh
THE FALSE HERO - We do not have a false hero in our story
Levi-Struass's Theory of Opposites
Some binary opposites in our narrative:
Good/ Bad
Josh / Corrupt businessmen
Innocent girl (Dani)/ Corrupt men
Teens/ Adults
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