Doctor Who - LIAR: Blog Task
Language and Contexts: 1) How can we apply narrative theories to this episode of Doctor Who ? Todorov's Equilibrium: Tzvetan Todorov’s theory of narrative equilibrium posits that stories move from a state of balance, through a disruption, to a new, transformed state of balance. Most Doctor Who episodes follow a 5-step version of this structure, making it highly applicable to the show’s formula Propp's character theory: The Doctor is almost always the protagonist/seeker. They identify the disturbance (alien threat) and take action to restore balance, often exploring new places to find the solution. Barthes's enigma and action codes: In "The Robot Revolution," Barthes’s Enigma codes are established through the mystery of the star certificate and the identity of the AI Generator, while Action codes like the robotic kidnapping and the Doctor’s temporal explosion drive the plot's momentum and suspense. Levi-Strauss's binary opposition: In "The Robo...