Todorov - Narratology

• How does Peaky Blinders relate to Todorov’s narrative structure?

  It fits and plays with the structure
• What interesting reversal occurs in Peaky Blinders?

  Protagonist and antagonist roles are reversed
• How are audiences encouraged to feel about the criminals in Peaky Blinders?

  They are encouraged to empathize with them
• What does the equilibrium in Peaky Blinders establish about Tommy?

  He is a man of great status
• What operation is shown in the opening scenes of Peaky Blinders?

  The Shelby’s gambling operation
• What disruption occurs early in Peaky Blinders?

  The mistaken theft of the guns
• What further disruption begins in Peaky Blinders?

  Campbell’s campaign
• What narrative arc is highlighted in Peaky Blinders?

  Almost every character has their own arc
• How is Arthur's equilibrium affected in Peaky Blinders?

  It is disrupted by his ordeal with police
• How many character arcs are resolved in the first episode of Peaky Blinders?

  Only a few are resolved
• Why does Peaky Blinders encourage viewers to watch the entire series?

  Due to unresolved character arcs