Todorov's theory is that films follow a 5 part structure which starts with equilibrium, where everything is balanced. Then something happens that disrupts the equilibrium and something goes wrong. The disruption is then recognised. Once the disruption is recognised there is then an attempt to repair the disruption to get everything back to normal. Lastly, a new equilibrium is created as the issue is resolved. It
is called a new equilibrium because it is back to a balanced level like the start but something is different because of the things that have happened throughout the film. This theory appears in most films such as wizard of oz, hunger games etc.
In 'nanny mcphee', the film follows Todorov's 5 part structure. The equilibrium is a part of the film you don't actually see where the family is happy with the mother still around. The disruption is when the mother leaves and the kids go off the rails and constantly misbehave. The recognition is getting nannys in to help out the father. The attempt to repair is getting nanny McPhee in to try as a last resort. New equilibrium is the kids learning how to behave and everything ending happy with their dad newly married with a women they love.
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