Since refreshing my knowledge of narrative analysis, applying it to graphic narratives such as The Hulk. Recently I have been reading the series of "Scott Pilgrim Vs The World" comic books. I really enjoy both the comic books and the film, especially the way it uses a fantasy theme but it's not really a superhero styled comic book. I have chosen an extract from the first of the series, "Precious Little Life, Volume 1". The scene begins after the "Sex Bob-Omb" gig (Scott's band), where Ramona's (Scott's new girlfriend) first evil ex-boyfriend enters to fight Scott.
- The extract is set in a music venue, obviously set up by the previous scene. Props such as guitar and bass amplifiers, a drum kit, a stage, a balcony and many others reinforce this.
- In relation Propp's narrative theory combined with a list of the characters: Scott (Hero), Ramona (Princess), Matthew Patel (Villain, 1 of 7?) and Wallace (Helper) in this extract.
- The obvious binary opposite is based on good and evil, being Scott and Matthew Patel. Others could include relationship being Scott and Ramona. Or possibly sexuality (which isn't clear in this extract) with Scott and Wallace.
- Scott Pilgrim does have many disruptions between equilibriums. For example, he has his first girlfriend Knives Chau, which is disrupted by his dream of Ramona, set right by ending his relationship with Knives. Following his new beginning of relationship between Scott and Ramona, he discovers he must defeat her 7 evil ex-boyfriends in order to be with her. Between each one, there's some sort of equilibrium restored to then be disrupted by the following fight. In this extract the equilibrium of playing a gig with Ramona in the audience is disrupted by the fight with Matthew Patel, but is then restored when Scott defeats him.
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