'River': Applied to Narrative Theories

We decided to apply certain narrative theories to our film, in order to gain a better understanding of how we should structure the film. We looked at the theories of Propp, Todorov and Strauss.

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Propp's Character Types:
The Hero: Kevin
The Villain: Limbos
The Helper: The Ferryman/Ron


Todorov's Narrative Theory:
Equilibrium: Kevin being alive, Ron continuing with his job
Image resultDisruption: Kevin dying
Recognition: Ron and Kevin meet, Ron explains his job to Kevin
Repair: Ron brings him to memories of his past life
Reinstatement: Kevin going 'up' or 'down'





Strauss' Binary Opposition:

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  • Life vs. Death
  • Knowing vs. Unknowing
  • Good vs. Bad
  • Moral vs. Immoral
  • Heaven vs. Hell


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