The document outlines the typical structure of narratives according to Tomorrow, including an initial equilibrium that is disrupted by an interruption which is then resolved, restoring a new equilibrium. It also discusses Propp's theory that stories typically involve 7 character roles - the villain, false hero, hero, donor, helper, dispatcher, and princess. The hero seeks to correct the disrupted equilibrium with help from the donor and often marries the princess in the end.
2. Tomorrow has written that all narratives
begin with equilibrium where in which
everything is good and balanced. ( the initial
situation )
Then there later is a interruption, which is
solved in the end.
When everything is resolved at the end of the
narrative a new equilibrium is restored or
established.
3. Equilibrium ( a normal state, neutral, good or
bad)
Interruption of the equilibrium ( action or
characters)
Protagonist realises the equilibrium has been
disrupted and tries to correct and restore the
equilibrium.
When the equilibrium is restored ( good, bad
or neutral) a totally new equilibrium is
established.
4. Propp thought that there are seven roles which
any character may assume in a story.
Villain – fights with hero
False hero- Someone claiming to be a hero often
seeking but reacts like a real hero.
Hero- ( seeker hero) Searches, has help from the
donor and often gets married at the end.
Donor – Prepares provides hero with magical fix.
Helper- Helps, rescues, solves.
Dispatcher- sends hero off
Princess – A wanted girl, she exists as a goal and
of recognises and marries hero.