Todorov, Propp and Barthes

Tzvetan Todorov is all about plot structure, the idea is that there is an equilibrium at the beginning, it is the normal state in the world of the film. Then there is a disruption, a conflict introduced into the narrative. After that there is a recognition of the disruption, the protagonist is effected by this change which then leads to the attempt to repair, which shows the protagonist changing to resolve the problem. Lastly the new/return to equilibrium when the conflict is resolved.

Vladimir Propp is all about character types and how he came up with 8 character types and 31 different narrative structures. The 8 characters include:

• The Hero
• The Villain
• The Doner - provides hero with magical property
• The Helper - aids hero on quest
• The Princess - reward for hero (not always a love interest)
• The Princess Father
• The Dispatcher - sends hero on quest
• The False Hero

The critisms of Propp include that it can't apply to all narratives or that the storyline could be complicated and doesn't defy the conventions of a typical folk tales.

Roland Barthes is all about narrative codes and how there is 5 different narrative codes which people can use to decode the story. He emphasises the roles of the audience in creating meaning and what they expect to happen. The 5 different narrative codes are:

• Action
• Enigma
• Semic
• Symbolic
• Cultural

What Legislation covers the internet ?

Legislation basically means ‘laws’. Therefore, what legislation covers the internet basically means what laws are abided by on the internet. http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Internet-law-Essential-Guide made an essential guide for the laws of the internet and they summed the definition of the internet laws nicely, they said,  “Internet law is closely related to the laws that relate to other similar areas of broadcasting, retail, and information handling, and in many cases, internet laws are identical to those covering the offline world for such things as data protection, defamation, copyright infringement and trademarks.”

Data Protection is any personal data stored over the internet has to apply with the Data Protection Act of 1998, personal information can include an e-mail address or a phone number. The Data Protection Act states that personal information should be kept for the minimum length of time necessary and should be used appropriately to which it has being agreed.

Copyright laws of the internet cover the same laws on the web as it does in magazines, newspapers and other media. Websites are advised to place copyright and trademark notices on their websites to indicate that they own the specific material. When signing up on an online contract, customers should be able to print out or save a copy of the terms and conditions.

As the internet has grown a lot over the years and it is becoming ever so increasingly popular, most businesses and banks do their business online; this means that more criminals are now targeting the internet. Internet laws can differ from country to county which can pose difficult legal problems. Cybercriminals cover up their tracks by creating complex layers of website administration, based over several countries.