Kimi Media Studies

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Levi Strauss created a theory of binary opposites that occurs in most films, books and other media texts. Binary opposites are used to display contrast to make the plot more interesting. Binary Opposites usually consists of 2 opposite stereotypes such as: Good vs Evil Independent vs Dependent Young vs Old Man vs Woman Case Study - Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) SPOILER ALERT!! In this movie, a lot of binary opposites can be seen which shows contrast and all of these binary opposites has meanings attached to them. Some examples are: Good vs Evil / Protagonist vs Antagonist  - The main plot of this movie is that Thor is on a mission to stop 'Gorr the God Butcher' from killing more gods, including Thor himself. In this case, Thor is the hero/protagonist. This is shown by his bright, colorful clothings and him having good relationships with people who also look up to him while Gorr is portrayed as dark, uses dark clothing and is lacking expressions which unquestionably suggests that

Tzvetan Todorov, known as Todorov, created a theory (1960) regarding how most stories from films, books and other media texts are narrated. In this theory Todorov has divided film narratives into 5 different chronologically ordered stages: Equilibrium : The 'Normal'. Shows the character's normal and balanced daily life/routine. Disruption : An interruption of the balance by an event. Recognition of disruption : A recognition that the interruption was occurring by the character. Attempt to repai r : An attempt at repairing the damage caused by the disruption. New Equilibrium : When the equilibrium/balance has been restored. Case Study - Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) SPOILER ALERT!! Gru lived his life in an e quilibrium of living with his mom and his minion friends, going to school and dreaming of becoming a villain. This has became a routine for Gru. The disruption occurs when a group of villains called the 'Vicious 6', who Gru idolizes, contacted him to let him