Tzevetan Todorov (1977) – Structure of Narrative

Stage 1 – There is a stable equilibrium. According to the audience, everything is satisfied, calm and normal.

Stage 2 – The stability is disrupted by a force, creating a state of disequilibrium.

Stage 3 – The recognition of the disruption.

Stage 4 – The re-creation of the equilibrium through actions directed against the disruption.

Stage 5 – Restoration of a new equilibrium.