Question 6/7 revision

 Narrative theories 

Roland Barthes- narratives structured around Enigma theory 

Levi Strauss- Binary opposition 

Pam cooke- Cause and effect

Todorov thought of equilibrium disruption then a new equilibrium  

Genre theories 

Rick altmen- genre pressure, visceral, emotional and intellectual 

Steve Neale- idea that certain genres too remain engaging have to feature some repetition 

David Buckingham- genres change as society and culture develops

Jason Mitel - Genres are exploiting audiences 

representation theory 

Alderado  - racial expression 

David Newman 2006 - working class

Stuart hall - preferred meaning

 

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