Narrative

The narrative structure of 300 is Linear. In terms of Todorov’s theory, it starts at equilibrium then moves on to dis-equilibrium, usually you will find that narrative structure meet a new equilibrium at the end. However in the 300 there is no new equilibrium and the audience is left to imagine what the new equilibrium could be but are reassured that it will be good.

Spartans are created as heroes as the audience are introduced to them first they almost make the audience feel at home. In the voice over the audience is told about all the bad things the villain has done the villain is then introduced later on. At this point the audience have taken sides with the Spartans.

The soundtrack of the film was heavy metal; this suited the film as heavy metal is often seen as very aggressive and violent. It made the audience aware that this film would have very violent action scenes and enticed them into the narrative. Iconographies in film such as weapons also made the audience know that there would be a battle and keep them interested in the narrative.

The major themes in the narrative are patriotism, war, love and freedom. The values and ideologies that these themes embody are that you should not give up your freedom for anyone and to always stand up for your country and what is right and that you are willing to die for your country like Leonidas did.