Narrative structure and codes

The film is split into three parts; Beginning-Middle-End

Equilibrium-Disturbance-Resolution
Also known as: Equilibrium-Disequilibrium-Equilibrium

A more accurate plan would be: A hero/ine meets the agent of change, this create the problem which is the hero/ine's quest that leads to the return of normality.

Equilibrium means a state of normality.
Disequilibrium mean the opposite so that normality isn't occurring.

There are two forms of 'Narrative codes'; Enigma and Action codes.

Enigma codes are when the film creates questions for the the audience which can sometimes be the disequilibrium. They can be answered at any time so they attract attention and curiosity from the audience.

Action codes are often the answers to the enigma codes, they give the audience information which they will either need to know or help the audience understand something.