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Claude Levi-Strauss

His Theory• Narratives are arranged around the conflict of binary opposites

• Examples:

• Good VS Evil Boy VS Girl • Peace VS War Man VS Woman • Humanity VS Technology Young VS Old

Tzventan Todorov • The idea that plot lines follow the same pattern or path

• Example would be the ‘Hunger Games’

1) Equilibrium• It displays the character(s) as happy and content.• Living her normal, everyday life.

2) A disruption • Features a problem that disrupts the happiness.• Katniss’s sister is chosen to participate in the Hunger Games and Katniss

volunteers as tribute, makes the ultimate sacrifice. • Has to say goodbye to friends and family knowing she may never see them

again.

3) Realization • The problem is realized and everything turns to chaos. • Katniss enters the games.

4) Restored Order• The character(s) attempts to repair the damage, wants to restore the

problem. • The death of Rue makes Katniss want to win the games more.

5) Equilibrium again• Normality resumes.• Peeta and Katniss win the games