L3 19/09/14

The difference between story and narrative is how the plot is told. The story itself is what it is about as a whole thing, the narrative however, is the multiple ways of telling the story.

 A 3 act narrative is a simple beginning, middle and end structure. For 

**The act classic Hollywood structure is the structure of the film; it starts with the exposition, which means introducing the key characters of the film and the landscapes, the start of the plot. The development then occurs, which gives the audience a more in depth of the characters and locations, this involves mostly character development and when the plot thickens. Then it is the complication, the turn around, what stops the characters on their tracks and makes a problem for their goal in the film. After that, its the climax, this is when the problem is solved, an outcome of what the characters did to overcome the problem they faced. Finally, its the resolution, the conclusion and (hopefully) a happy ending, the characters have solved their problems and have nothing else to worry about.  

A linear narrative is when the plot is told in a simple measure, following the characters from start to finish which hardly any complications in the way. An example of this would be The Avengers(Joss Wheadon 2012), it introduces the main characters, plot thickens, making all the main characters to work together to solve the problem and then a happy ending.

 However, non-linear is when the plot is explained in a different way. Instead of start to finish it could start with a simple from finish to start, or even middle, finish and start, either way, it is a non-linear plot. For example, the film Pulp Fiction* (Quentin Tarantino 1995) the plot is told through different narratives and in different orders in time. 

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Of course, the film follows the five act structure however, the scenes are mixed in a non-linear way.  The Exposition, where it introducers the characters Hunny Bunny and Pumpkin and then Vincent and Jules, at this point of time in the film, at this point you only know a little about the films plot. The Development is then introduced with more characters, such as Mia. During the beginning of the chapter, you get to know a bit more about Vincent, as you find out he takes drugs and is quite a softie when it comes to talking to woman. Next is the complication, where Mia has a drug overdose which turns the tables around, making Vincent panic with fright. He takes Mia to his friends house. When the climax kicks in, Mia is saved from harm by a adrenaline shot, Vincent is no longer worried and the problem is solved. The Resolution however, is not a happy ending, Vincent is shot dead in a bathroom by a character named Butch and is left there, this of course is the end of the line for Vincent.  

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