Narrative

The narrative is the way a fictional or non fictional story is told in media texts.

Comedy- This genre tends to follow a simple narrative, its aim is to be funny not complicated. We tend to start with being introduced to several different characters and we see them go through different situations, building up a relationship with these fictional characters. Next something tends to go wrong, for example a dispute between some of the characters before an eventual make up and a happy, united ending to make you feel good.

Horror - A horror narrative can often be based around characters normally a victim, a predator and a hero. The audience is left guessing and not much of the narrative is given away. We normally follow the victim through a stressful and scary experience. there tends to be a few deaths in a horror film and a last battle between the hero and villain.

Action - In an action film we follow the good guy, hero through a constant battle with the villain. They normally get out of a few tricky situations, rescue a damsel in distress. The narrative in action can sometimes be predictable. Normally late on we see the hero get captured by the villain for which he somehow escapes and kills the villain. The audience form a attachment to the hero but not villain as they are always presented in a bad light.

Drama - In drama there is more of an attempt to create emotion and relatable characters. Characters are more complicated and developed than stereotypes. They tend to fail and make mistakes and presents life as it really is.  The narrative is driven by the types of characters and their reactions to the situations.

Romance - In romance it's important that a connection between the viewer and characters builds throughout the film to cause the audience emotion. The narrative is however just as important because it's causes these characters to meet and interact, it can really shape the story. The narrative can often be given away in the beginning of the story, by the presentation of the characters.