Todorov - The Dark Knight

 Todorov proposed that all narratives (whether that be plays, book, files ect) contain these five fundamental stages in this order:

1.A state of equilibrium (all is as it should be).

2.A disruption of that order by an event.

3.A recognition that the disorder has occurred.

4.An attempt to repair the damage of the disruption.

5.A return or restoration of a NEW equilibrium (it does not have to be the same old system).

Todorov - The Dark Knight:

Equilibrium:

Batman is known in Gotham City

Disruption:

New kind of villain robs bank with his buddies

Recognition:

Batman needs to defeat said villain (Joker)

Repair:

Batman is involved with the capture of Joker however, it backfires and he escapes

New Equilibrium:

Batman recognises there won't be ordinary villains and the Joker is one that he'll have to keep fighting