Todorov focus' on the order within the narrative, he looks into the equilibrium, the disruption and then the new/return to equilibrium. It starts off with the equilibrium which is the normal state at the beginning and everything being in balance, this is then affected by the disruption which may be an action or conflict introduced following this is the new/return equilibrium which is when the conflict is resolved. Sometimes this can be looked at in more detail; Equilibrium-Disruption-Recognition of Disruption-Attempt to Repair-New/Return Equilibrium.
Propp focus' mainly on the 8 character roles:
The Villain
The Hero
The Donor
The Helper
The Princess
The Princess's Father
The Dispatcher
The False Hero
However one problem with this theory is that it cannot always be applied to all narratives as some narratives can defy the traditional folk story conventions.
Barthes focus' on the narrative codes codes which could be split into two sub-categories, the narrative flow which includes the action and enigma, and the narrative detail which includes the semic, symbolic and cultural.
I would try and separate your summary of each concept. Check your spelling as well please (Todorov). Todorov looks at narrative structure and Propp focuses on character fucntion. Barthes examines the deeper meanings both within narrative flow and detail. You really need to revise this as it is very brief and you have not really summarised Barthes at all. Don't rush your work and make sure this is updated by 05/11/12.
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