Lesson 14: Narrative


Learn about Todorov's theory about the way stories are told:

After watching the episode of Everybody Hates Chris you will need to apply Todorov's stages and the narrative devices used, e.g. multi-strand, single strand, linear, non-linear closed or open ending.


Task:
Write a blog post explaining which of the above terms can be applied to this sit-com and why



Extension:

1.  How have men/women/children been represented?
2.  Who might the target audience be for this sit-com? (consider age, gender, interests)
3.  Look at the powerpoint for lesson 8- look at the slide relating to uses and gratifications.  What might be the audiences reason for watching this sit-com?
4. What country is this sit-com set in? (use the mise-en-scene to help you decide)




Homework: Use the flash cards created in class to revise.  Ensure that you are able to define terms, identify examples and discuss advantages/disadvantages.