Wednesday 24 November 2010

Narrative Theory - Sherk

Objective: To be able to show an understanding of what narrative theory is and knows the difference between Propps theory and Todrov’s theory

Lesson Outcomes:

All: will be able to describe the different points of the theory (E)
Most: will be able to explain the different theories with appropriate examples (C)
Some: will be able to use media language effectively to discuss the purpose of narrative theory with a variety of examples (A)


Prince Charming – He is important because he has introduced in the film in the opening sequence straight away. Also he is telling the audience about himself straight away and all the different events and obstacles he has had to overcome.
 



Sherk - Sherk is important because after they show them hero or prince charming they show Sherk and the audience is thrown of track and now they show Sherk’s side this is because the audience now think that Sherk is the hero. They also see his side of the story about how he got the princess.


Princess Fiona – She is introduced at the beginning to show the importance of her character and they type of relationship she has with Sherk this is so that the audience know what is going on in case they did not watch the first Shrek.



Donkey – Donkey fits into the narrative and he important in the film because Donkey and Shrek are best friends so they in the genre of the film.

King – Follows the narrative of typical children’s film

Queen -  follows the typical genre of a children’s film and helps the narrative




1 comment:

  1. Lyden you have showen your understanding of charcter represenstation, however you must relate your understanding to Propps theory to demonstarte an in depth understanding of Props Theory.

    You must also make referance to Todorov's theory.

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