Tzvetan Todorov Narrative Structure

Tzvetan Todorov is a Franco-Bulgarian philosopher. He suggests that all narratives follow a three part structure with five stages. They begin with equilibrium, where everything is balanced, progress as something comes along to disrupt that equilibrium, and finally reach a resolution, when equilibrium is restored. This simple formula can be applied to virtually all narratives - it is a more formal way of thinking about the beginning, middle and end, and it takes into account Aristotle's theory that all drama is conflict i.e. there is disequilibrium at the heart of every narrative.
Tzvetan Todorov suggested that conventional narratives are structured in five stages:

1. a state of equilibrium at the outset;
2. a disruption of the equilibrium by some action;
3. a recognition that there has been a disruption;
4. an attempt to repair the disruption;
5. a reinstatement of the equilibrium

Todorov’s theory and the conventions of mainstream film narratives are challenged by our film AB Negative as our plot encloses more than one interference. For example first, the victims being kidnapped; second, the surgeon makes an effort to bring the dead body to life.