Propp and Todorov Theory

Propp

1) Preparation - get ready for a journey, of the film
2) Complication - something (usually bad) happens which sabotages the situation, forcing the group (or person) to change plans.
3) Transference - the main character (hero) attempts to make group decisions.
4) Struggle - part where people die,
5) Return - hero survives and escapes.
6) Recognition - hero saves the day and is rewarded.

Propp's character types
Hero - The main character, saves and gets with the 'pretty girl'
Villain - fights and struggles against the hero.
Prize - the reward for the hero (main girl)
Mentor - the hero's sidekick, advises and guides the hero into victory and success.
Helper - an individual or group of people who attempt to help the hero into victory and success.
Blocker - person or group of people who attempt to stop the hero fulfilling his/her mission.
Dispatcher - character who sends the hero off.

Todorov

Was created in 1954.

1) Equilibrium -
2) Disruption
3) Recognition of disruption
4) Attempt to repair disruption
5) A return or restoration of NEW equilibrium

when did they come about?

Gregory Crewdson

Denotation: a woman sitting in a 'field' of flowers of different colours. the setting is in a kitchen.
Connotation: she seems depressed and gloomy. it makes us wonder why and what she is feeling. the flowers are supposed to bring out a happy mood, yet they seem to be dying, which depresses the image; suggesting irony.
the picture is set in a ktichen which gives a weird effect, drawing many questions. the lighting coming in from the right makes us focus onto what the woman is looking at as she is facing the left.
Enigma: many unanswered questions can be drawn to this picutre, such as:
Why is the setting in a kitchen and not a field?
Why has she got dirt covered over her, looking depressed?
Why is she in a bed of flowers?
What is she looking at?
Here are just a few the many questions this picture draws, for the audience to interpret their own answers.
Notion of Codes: The facial features of the woman brings a sad and depressing mood. the slight tilt of her head suggests she may be contemplating, whether thats on the past or the current situation. the clothes she is wearing are dirty, smothered in mud.