Firstly, in today's lesson we had learnt about the elements of narrative which consist of the following:
Flashbacks - Used to create suspense, structure the narrative
Enigma - Roland Barthes Theory - Refers to mystery within a narrative where clues are dropped but no clear answers are provided, Enigmas within the narrative make the audience want to know more, unanswered enigmas tend to frustrate the audience.
Analepsis - A narrative device that shows what has happened before the present, this also gives the audience more information on the narrative, helping them understand the story in further detail. An analepsis can be internal or external.
Internal Analepsis - Flashback to an earlier point within the story, this is different to a an external analepsis because it is a flashback of something that has already been seen by the audience.
External Analepsis - Flashback to a further point past where the story begins, this is a point that hasn't even been seen by the audience which is why its differentiated from an internal analepsis.
The Narrative Structure - Todorovs Theory - which is the theory of equilibrium where the setting and key characters are established and the story line is set up. There is then a disruption of the equilibrium by oppositional characters such as the antagonist. There is then a recognition of disruption which leads to an attempt to repair the equilibrium. The equilibrium is then reinstated with a solution.
Claude Levi Strauss - Theory of Binary Opposition - Strauss stated that all narratives are driven forward by conflict that is caused by character and event opposing each other. Oppositions in films consist of Good & Evil , Natural and supernatural and even power and weakness.
Linear Narrative - Telling a narrative from beginning to end is called linear because it follows a chronological order. A linear narrative includes a main plot, characters, setting, climax and resolution. Linear narratives typically present stories from start to end without using flashbacks to often.
Non-Linear Narrative - Non linear narratives consist of an order of events that is rearranged or deconstructed in a way that reflects the central characters state or the story's theme. Events within this narrative are normally portrayed out of chronological to purposely confuse viewers. Non Linear narratives are likely to use flash backs and flash forwards.
Overall, we learnt about several elements of narrative however we also were able to apply this to certain well known film theories such as Binary opposites, equilibrium and even the enigma code. These elements helped my shape my own narrative but also give me an idea of how horror narratives are structured , i furthermore used to my advantage to create a horror narrative that would abide by some of these elements.
Idea - Narrative
Firstly, my idea for a narrative will consist of two main characters that are best friends however they are both thrill seekers in a way that will make them do stupid and reckless actions. The two characters names are Damien and Buster, although they are both thrill seekers, Damien seems to be more timid and cautious of his actions. Firstly, Damien and Buster decide to explore a Forest/Graveyard in an attempt to find out whether a ghostly myth or story is true or not. This story consists of a haunted Forest/graveyard that has been previously mysterious sighting of the supernatural but also of shadowy figures. However, the two best friends explore the legends and rumors in a humorous attempt without taking anything too seriously. While they explore the forest/graveyard, they stumble upon demonic symbols that signifies an evil presence. As they investigate further into the surroundings of the forest/graveyard, they sense a feeling of uncertainty that leads on to them thinking that they are being watched by something. All of sudden, Buster turns around and Damien is no where to be seen. Buster frantically goes looking for Damien for a short period of time shouting his name repeatedly echoing through the forest. Catching a glimpse out of the corner of his eye, Buster sees a hooded figure facing away from him , on the back of this figure, Buster views what seems to be the same symbol discovered earlier on the floor which seems to be linked to a demonic emblem. At the end, Buster quotes, "is that you Damien" which leaves the narrative in a cliffhanger. Although i have contributed this narrative to my group, our actual narrative may be different than this.
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