Research: Narrative Theory- Ms hawkins

Narrative Theory

Narrative is spoken or written, it is made up of different thought events that link together to form a story. Narratives help us to make sense of the film/trailer or scene as a film without a plot would mislead the audience as the film won't be able to carry a mood or have a wanted effect on the audience.
Narrative theory is also a type of thinking that aims to explain narrative structures and their relationships with different genre-related factors.

Characters and there different functions

The Hero - In some cases called the antagonist, this character is usually the main character and is there to protect something or someone.
The Villain - In some cases called the protagonist, this character is another main character however they are usually there to destroy or mess up something instead of protecting anything.
The Donor - The donor is "the helper" their role is to help the hero in some way for example Captain America is given a costume and a shield etc.
The Dispatcher - The dispatcher can be a helper or can even be the villain for example in the film "Shrek" the hero is sent on a quest by the villain
False Hero - The false hero is also a thief or a greedy character as they destroy the heroes chance of success by taking credit for something the hero has done. 
The Helper - The helper is the character that aids the hero in his or her time of distress 
The Reward - The reward is what the hero may receive for his or her efforts,this is where the false hero gets his chance to ruin things.

My version of Actions that are functions of a narrative.
- A hero is made out to be a villain due to a false hero (villain)
- Hero is chased and hunted down
- officials send out warrants for his arrest and many people start searching for the hero
- The hero is trapped inside a town
- Mystery helper appears and allows the hero to stay inside their house, also offers advice
- Hero is sent out to clear his name by the dispatcher

Complication
- Villain has taken over the country
- people start to revolt and see who the real villain is
- A dispatcher sends an apprentice hero to search for the hero in order to get their help
- Hero decides to act in order to stop the villain

Transference
- The Hero leaves the country for special training
- The Hero is given a special object in order to defeat the villain
- The Hero arrives back into a deprived country

Struggle
- Hero and Villain finally meet
- Hero and villain must fight
- The power of good over powers the evil
Return
- hero then returns home
- welcomed by town people
Recognition
-  Hero gains recognition for what he has done
- False hero/ villain is punished
- Hero obtains reward 

Conclusion:
By being able to look at different narratives and create an example of my own has made me understand the different character roles within a narrative. Also I now know the roles o my characters in my thriller for example we will have a hero, villain and a helper within our thriller.