Narrative

Below I have written two possible ways of structuring my production work.

Narrative A

Serious Documentary:

• Background Information
• Introduction to the Problem
• Causes of the Problem - Video evidence
• Effects of the Problem - Video Evidence
• Opinions of the Character
• Summing up of the Problem addressing the Audience

Narrative B

Mockumentary:

• Introduction to the problem
• Causes of the Problem - Funny Video Evidence
• Effects of the Problem - Funny Video Evidence
• Mock interviews
• Opinions of the Character
• Address the Audience
• Summing up of the Problem

Todorov

Tzvetan Todorov suggested that there are five stages to a narrative. Below I have tried to draw relevant links to his ideas from within my own work.

1. Equilibrium - The scene of Greece being one of a peaceful, beautiful country with a rich and vibrant culture.
2. Disruption of Equilibrium - The scene of Greece in meltdown, with burning buildings, wrecked statues and carnage across the streets after rioting.
3. Realisation of a Disruption - Character/Presenter thinking about what has happened and explaining the impact it has happened on his life.
4. Attempt to repair Damage - Explanation of why this has happened and what the different solutions available may be.
5. Restoration of Equilibrium - As the riots are still in problem there is no real restoration of the equilibrium however there can be some explanation of how life continues despite their common occurrence.