Media Language Theory Two: Equilibrium/Todorov

Proppian Characters- The hero(Ethan), The helper(Benji), The dispatcher(Brand), The donor(Luther)

Equilibrium- The equilibrium seems to already be distrupted at the start of the story.

Distruption- The package was still on the plane and is taking off

New Equilibrium- Ethan gets on the plane and secures the package

In media res- The team is already mid mission going wrong

Multiperspective narratives- Shifts from Benji, Brand, Luther, and Ethan's perspectives

The purpose of the clip is to introduce the ensemble of characters and dynamics. Throughout the clip the character's are constanly bantering with each other showing off their personality, role and dynamic in the group. Benji being told what to do constanly shows his helper role, Brand giving commands tells us he's the dispatcher, Luther being away yet aiding our heroes makes him the donor, and Ethan dramatic entrance and one liners clearly signals to us he's the hero.

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