applying Todorov and Propp-Eastenders

Todorov and Propp in Eastenders

Storyline- daniel decides she wants an abortion and is preparing to tell ronnie she is her mother.

Date -
time -
channel - BBC One
duration - 30mins


Todorov

In this episode, todorovs thoery is involved by:

A state of equilibrium -

Everything is going fine while Ronnie has decided to support Daniel and go with her to the abortion clinic.Daniel decides to tell Ronnie after they have visited the clinic that she is Ronnies daughter, no one knows that Dainel is preganat except Ronnie, they tell everyone they are going to the dentist.

Disequilibrium -

Stacey seems unsatisfied when Ronnie and Daniel tell her that they are going to the dentist.Stacey then come to the bar to find Ronnie and Daniel talking in a room with an upset Daniel.Stacey then relises Daniel is pregant, Stacey is shocked.Stacey doesnt want Daniel to go through with the abortion and Daniel is upset and confused.


A return or restoration of a NEW equilibrium -

Daniel and Ronie are at the clinic, Stacey comes rushing in telling her not to take the tablets.
however Ronnie encourages her to take them because she has her whole life ahead of her.Daniel takes the tablets and reassures herself she is happy with that because she wants to live her life without a reponsibilty.


Propp

Some of Propp's character roles are found in Eastenders

Helper : Ronnie- as she helps Daniel and gives her the support she needs.
The villian : Stacey- as she trys stopping Daniel make her own decision.
victim : Daniel

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