Theory
Theorists:
‘Todorov’ theory showing a classical narrative structure of having a beginning, middle and an end.
It follows the common 5 steps in narrative theory which are:
Equilibrium - a happy beginning:
Sophie’s map first scene parent’s accepting a year has gone by for their daughter’s death and it’s time to move on. With Sophie’s belongings packed away, Jamie grabs the tin box and meets Sophie outside.
A disruption - a problem has occurred:
The problem arises when Jamie meets Sophie outside their home ready to set off on their adventure, Sophie tell Jamie that this will be the last time they will be going on an adventure together.
Realisation -noticing the problem:
Jamie visits the Bakery. Sophie tells him that he will have to do things on his own more often and Jamie refuses to accept that, this leads to the scene in the art store. The shop owner tells him that Sophie has been gone for over a year and it’s time to move on without her. Jamie snaps when he finally realises this is the case.
Restored order - attempting to fix the problem
Secret museum, Sophie reassuring Jamie that it’s time for him to go on his own adventures.
Equilibrium
Saying his goodbye to the memories the siblings share together and moving on
Claude Levi Strauss:
A theorist that introduced binary oppositions. see the difference between the words rather than focusing on the overall meaning of the subject.
It is successful shown throughout films for instance:
- Good and evil
- Black and white etc.
- Male and female
- Old and young
- Tall and short
Binary opposition in Sophies Map:
- Acceptance and denial
- Life and death
- Boy and girl
- Masculinity and femininity
- Structuralism and readers position:
Stuart Hall:
Audience position
Global awareness
Masculinity - boys should cry
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