The conventional narrative structure pointed out by Tzvetan Todorov, was that all narratives could be broken down into five simple stages. These were:
Stage 1 - A state of equilibrium is defined.
Stage 2 - Disruption to the equilibrium by some action or crisis.
Stage 3 - The Character(s) recognition that there has been a disruption, setting goals to resolve problem.
Stage 4 - The Character(s) attempt to repair the disruption, obstacles need to be overcome to restore order.
Stage 5 - Reinstatement to the equilibrium. Situation is resolved, a conclusion is announced.
Using this theory, as a group we broke down our narrative into these five stages.
Equilibrium - It is Halloween 2009 and a normal school day. A group of friends are hanging out together in the school playground. Jay who is one of the main characters in the film tells the rest of his friends about a rumour which has been going around school about an ex-head teacher. This was that a head teacher had apparently committed suicide in the school building years ago and on Halloween haunts the school.
Disruption - That same night Jay and his group of friends decide to break in to school and while they are in the building they start hearing noises and get worried.
Recognition of Disruption - As they wonder around the building to try and find out where the noises are coming from, they see a shadow of a teacher and Jay goes missing.
Attempt to Repair Disruption - Jay then scares the rest of his friends as he had not really gone missing, but was playing a prank on his friends. They then try and leave the building but the door is locked and they hear more noises.
Reinstatement of Equilibrium - They eventually end up leaving the school and then tell everyone else at school what had happened. A year passes and the same rumour is brought up again.
