Todorov's Narrative Structure

Last week we were told that most film and stories fit into Todorovs basic narrative structure. We were given a task for homework to choose film that fit the structure and I chose to do Pixar's Toy Story. 

Equilibrium

Woody the cowboy has always been Andy's favourite toy. All the toys are worried that they are going to be replaced by new toys that Andy may get for his birthday. Woody assures them all that they shouldnt worry and that Andy wouldnt ever replace them.

Disruption
Buzz Lightyear, a toy that belives hes a real space ranger, arrives and soon becomes Andy's new favourite toy. This leaves Woody jealous and angry about being replaced, so he plots to get rid of Buzz but accidently knocks him out of the window.

Recognition of disruption

The other toys realise what Woody has done and threaten to get rid of him too. But before they can, Andy comes back into his bedroom. He is going to Pizza Planet and is looking for Buzz to take with him, but since he couldnt find the space ranger toy, he takes Woody instead. Buzz climbs into the car and both he and Woody end up lost in a gas station. 

Attempt to repair disruption

With Buzz as his only compainion, Woody tries to make it back to Andy, knowing he was heading to Pizza Planet. When they finally get there, they are picked up by Andys neightbour Sid, who brings them back to his house. Sid torchers his toys and plans to do the same to Woody and Buzz.

A return of restoration/ A new equilibrium

Woody comes up with a plan and both he and Buzz escape from Sid and only just manage to reach Andy as he leaves for their new house, thinking he has lost both his favourite toys. Buzz and Woody put aside their differences and after having to work togther, soon become friends.