Tzvetan Todorov was a Bulgarian-French historian, philosopher, structuralist literary critic, sociologist and essayist and geologist. He studied classic fairy tales, stories and fables and developed his theory on narrative from them. His theory suggests that they, and many texts all follow a very similar formula for their narrative:EQUILIBRIUM: The given state or balance of affairs before the..
DISRUPTION: Disruption of the equilibrium (may stem from a catalyst such as an antagonist)
RECOGNITION: There is disruption -probably now recognised by protagonist
RESOLUTION: The attempts to restore the equilibrium
EQUILIBRIUM: Restoration of a similar or changed state of affairs after the disruption has been resolved
In Humans this does take place however there are some changes. Firstly a fragmented narrative is used (part of Baudrillard's Postmodernism theory) with features such as flash backs and multiple narratives taking place at once. Furthermore the formula shown takes place however, often as used as profitable technique, the equilibrium at the end is not restored. Often things are 'teased' or hinted at draw the audience in wanting to find this equilibrium in the following episodes. An example of this is shown in Humans where although the family have reached a state of peace with Anita's presence (equilibrium) she then does the unexpected and walks away holding the younger child.
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