Todorov's Theory is that the narrative of music videos can be split into five different sections. The Equilibrium (The setting is set), Disruption (A problem arises), Recognition (The problem is recognised by the main character's), Attempt to repair (The main character(s) go off to solve the problem) and the Restored Equilibrium (The problem is fixed and Equilibrium is restored). Usually the new Equilibrium is not exactly like the old one.
NickleBack "Far Away"
Equilibrium
The narrative is set up as a love story between a couple in bed. They appear to be quite happy with each other, with no problems being shown at the moment.
Disruption
The disruption comes in the form of a phone call on the man's mobile phone. Immediately the couple start to look depressed. The man takes the call and soon afterwards gets out of bed. The woman look distraught.
Recognition
The man grabs a firemans uniform, showing that the phone call was him being called out to put out a fire. This is why the woman is sad as she is obviously concerned for his safety. He comforts her for a moment, then leaves.
Attempt to Repair
The man, along with others, are trying to put out a forest fire. It seems like an impossible feat and the firemen begin to leave via helicopter. The man, however, gets left behind trying to save another fireman and is implied to have been killed by a falling tree. The woman gets the news through a phone call and breaks down in tears.
Restored Equilibrium
The woman leaves the house, hearing the sirens of a car. She sees several firemen and eventually, the man walks out of the car, revealing that he survived the fire.
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