Wednesday 24 April 2013

Todorov narrative theory applied to 'Nomi's Choice'



1. Equilibrium 
Naomi goes to Wyke college, and is like every other student; she enjoys nights out and having parties.

2. Disruption 
She finds out that she is pregnant, realising that she has a decision to make before it is too late.

3. Recognition of the disruption
She spends her time trying to decide what she is going to do. She spends less time with her friends, basically putting her socail life on hold. She finally decides to keep the baby after she has thought it over.


4. An attempt to repair the damage
Naomi decides to keep the baby, and go through the process on her own, because many people no longer want anything to do with her.  There is a flash forward, which shows that she had bought things for the baby, and is seen pushing her in the pram and spending time with her, which shows that she is maturing.

5. New equilibrium 
Naomi has started a new life with her baby, having matured and accepted the big chnage in her life.

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