Applying Narrative Theories to Wallace And Gromit: The Wrong Trousers
TODOROV'S THEORY - Wallace & Gromit
1) The narrative starts with an equilibrium:
- Introduction to Wallace and Gromit living together during Christmas time and having breakfast.
2) An action or character disrupts the equilibrium:
- The first turning point is the penguin's arrival, where he replaces Gromit as he immediately takes his room causing Gromit to have a sleepless night. Further, Gromit is having to wait longer in the bathroom due to the penguin, as well as him taking over his role in collecting the daily Newspaper and having dinner with Wallace. At this point, Gromit realizes he's been replaced and eventually leaves home.
3) A quest to restore the equilibrium begins:
- Gromit realizes that the penguin is a criminal, after that Wallace and Gromit attempt to go and catch the penguin.
4) The narrative continues to a climax:
- Wallace, Gromit and the Penguin are battling, but the penguin is at an advantage due to him being armed with a gun.
5) Resolution occurs and equilibrium is restored:
- They've caught the penguin and returned him to the zoo, they have got reward money, so now Wallace can pay off bills. Wallace thanked Gromit and returned home.
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