Tzvetan Todorov simplified the idea of narrative theory while also allowing a more complex interpretation of film texts with his theory of Equilibrium and Disequilibrium.
The theory is simply this:
- The fictional environment begins with a state of equilibrium (everything is as it should be in a state of equal balance between powers of any kind, where equality of importance or effect exists among the various parts of any complex unity).
- It then suffers some disruption (disequilibrium).
- New equilibrium is produced at the end of the narrative.
The 5 stage pattern is:
1) A state of equilibrium at the outset.
2) A disruption of the equilibrium by some action.
3) A recognition that there had been a disruption.
4) An attempt to repair the disruption.
5) A reinstatement of equilibrium.
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