Tzvetan Todorov

Tzvetan Todorov is a Bulgarian literacy theorist, his theory states tat most plots/stories. There is a 5 step plan:

• 1.Equilibrium- the first part of the story shows a happy start and all the characters are equal and content. It is the balanced normality of the world of the story.
• 2.Disruption- the second part shows a problem occurring and disrupt the happiness.
• 3.Realisation- this part shows the characters realising what the problem is. It shows the unbalanced world between the problem and the climax.
• 4.Restored order- this part is where the characters attempt to repair the problem.
• 5.Equilibrium again- the final part of the plot is where the problem is resolved and everything goes back to normal. It is a return to normality at the end.
• Todorov structure of narrative is an example of a linear narrative story as there is a clear beginning, middle and end.

Which narrative structure between Propp and Todorov do you prefer?
I personally prefer Propp's theory as Todorov's structure is very restricted and predictable. But Propp's character theory can be used in mostly all types of genres and makes it easier to cast the roles for a film and make the audience understand easily.