Activity 3.8
January 23,2026
Instructions:
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Here we instructed to choose a film and assess whether you can apply Todorovs theory of narrative structure to it .
To do this, follow the order of the timeline below:
My Response: Movie being Moana
Equilibrium= The film opens with the Polynesian island of Motunui while natives
are seen building fires, fishing and collecting coconuts.
Disequilibrium= However, a huge shortage in vegetation and fish stock strikes the
community. This is huge as land on the island is limited, and resources are not as
accessible from where they live. As princess of the land, Moana then goes on a
quest to find the heart of Te Fiti, the goddess who brought life to the world. By
restoring the pounamu stone, she hopes to reverse the damage caused by the blight.
Along the way, Moana seeks help from Maui, a demi-god who stole the magical
stone. After days of being on sea together they overcome serval obstacle and
ultimately defeat the lava monster, Te Kā.
New equilibrium= The heart is returned to the island, and the land begins to heal.
Moana helps locals come back to a stable living and is now seen as a strong leader
of Montunui