Kate Domaille and the 8 forms of narrative

Kate Domaille is known for her theory of the eight forms of narrative. Her theory suggests that every story told can be fitted into one of these eight narratives shown below.

Achilles - The fatal flaw that will eventually lead to the destruction of the 'flawless' for example 

                   Superman.

 Candide - This is the story that the indomitable hero cannot be put down. Examples are James 

                   Bond, Rocky etc. 

 Cinderella - This story is when dreams come true and it's happy, more seen in romantic 

                       genre's such as Pretty Woman. 

 Circe - This is about a chase, hero versus villain. A battle between the good and the bad. 

 Faust - This narrative story is more about 'selling your soul to the devil' and becoming better off  

              but will ultimately fail and your soul will belong to the devil. 

 Orpheus - In this narrative, something personal or loved becomes lost or taken and therefore 

                    the narrative follows the journey in order to retrieve what has been lost. An example 

                   would be 'Taken.' 

 Romeo & Juliet - This is the 'love story.' A romance between two characters. An good 

                               example is 'Titanic' and possibly 'Dirty Dancing.' 

 Tristan & Iseult - Yet again more often seen in romantic genres, a love triangle. When a 

                                character loves another however they are already spoken for or a third party   

                                becomes involved. 

The form of narrative that my product will be seen as is the Circe narrative as it is often featured within the science fiction genre, especially if it includes superhuman powers.