Answers Enabled: 'I see keep out signs as suggestions'

Wednesday 19 September 2012

'I see keep out signs as suggestions'

Narrative Structure

This episode is in a linear format. This means, everything flows and is in chronological order, ie no flashbacks ect. Every scene is a link in the chain of events. The episode follows the basic structure of having a problem and it been solved, (enigma and resolution.)

 We join the story line when the disruption is discovered. However, there was a time when there was an equilibrium in Mercy, and there weren't any aliens, but this is not shown in the episode.
 The recognition of disruption happens almost straight away, as soon as The Doctor sees the border of sticks, and the flickering lights ect.











The majority of the episode is the Doctor attempting to repair the disruption between the Gunslinger, the habitants of Mercy and Jex. He has to work out a way to save, both Jex and the people Mercy, as they have been caught up in the conflict between Jex and the 'monster' he created. The story is a reworking of Frankenstein, in a science fiction form.

























The narrative is resolved, when Jex realises he has to pay for his crimes, and the gunslinger stays to look after the town of Mercy. This allows the Doctor to move on
      A good example of this theory is in the scene when the Doctor becomes aware of Jex's past. This then pushes him to kick Jex out of town, leaving him at the mercy of the Gunslinger. This is a problem as it questions the Doctors morals. Amy brings the doctor back to his senses, by telling him 'QUOTE.' Due to Issacs death, for taking a bullet meant for Jex, and giving the title of Marshall to the Doctor, it allows the Doctor to concentrate on the problem at hand, creating equilbrium in the form of a 'calm before the storm.'




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