Narrative Question Feedback and Representation Question

2. Feedback
WWW
• Mostly showing a clear
understanding of this theory
• Examples from the episode
• Generally written in paragraphs
• Evaluations
EBI
• Understand the theory:
equilibrium, disruption,
recognition, climax, new
equilibrium; this theory was not
written for TV shows; this theory
is not about circular narratives;
restricted and omnipresent
narrative does not apply
• Evaluate the adequacy of this
theory
• Don’t just retell the story of D83
• Spelling: Reagan

4. 4. Evaluate the relevance of Todorov’s theory of narratology to long
form television drama. [10]
AO2.2 (5%)
This question will always focus on the ‘evaluation’ of theory in
relation to Long Form Television Drama (AO2.2).
Note, this is not an analysis question.
Students should evaluate the relevance of the stated theory in
relation to the question using exemplification from studied Long
Form Television Drama where necessary.
Remember 10 marks equates to around 15 minutes writing time.
Section B: Long Form Television Drama

5. So, a representation question 4…
Evaluate the relevance of Hall’s theory of
representation to long form television drama.

6. Theories of Representation – Hall
Representation is not about whether the media reflects
or distorts reality, as this implies that there can be one
‘true’ meaning, but the many meanings a representation
can generate. Meaning is constituted by representation,
by what is present, what is absent, and what is different.
Thus, meaning can be contested.
A representation implicates the audience in creating its
meaning. Power – through ideology or by stereotyping –
tries to fix the meaning of a representation in a
‘preferred meaning’. To create deliberate anti-
stereotypes is still to attempt to fix the meaning (albeit in
a different way). A more effective strategy is to go inside
the stereotype and open it up from within, to
deconstruct the work of representation.

7. Applied to LFTVD

8. Plan a response…
Evaluate the relevance of Hall’s theory of
representation to long form television drama.