Supernaturally Lost - TV-series as a modern form of narrative

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Seriality and serial narration
• Characters
  • Protagonists and antagonists
• Series, Serial and cumulative narrative
  • Lost
  • Supernatural
• Seriality in TV-series
  • Lost
  • Supernatural
• The development of protagonists and antagonists
  • Lost
    • Science and faith
    • Kate's affection
    • Protection of the island
  • Supernatural
    • Family protection
    • The demons' plan
    • The angels' recklessness
• Similarities and differences in character development

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This bachelor thesis analyzes the serial development of protagonists and antagonists in the TV series "Lost" and "Supernatural," examining how these characters evolve throughout their respective narratives. The study uses the complete six seasons of "Lost" and four seasons of "Supernatural" (as released in Germany) as its primary source material.

• The definition and application of seriality in television narratives.
• Character development of protagonists and antagonists in "Lost" and "Supernatural."
• Comparison of the character development strategies employed in both series.
• The impact of series format (ongoing vs. concluded) on character arcs.
• The exploration of theme-based antagonists.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introduction establishes the context of narrative forms, highlighting the rise of television series as a significant storytelling medium. It then introduces the thesis's focus on "Lost" and "Supernatural" and their character development. The chapter on seriality provides a definition and historical overview of serial narratives. The chapter on characters defines protagonists and antagonists, setting the stage for the subsequent analysis of "Lost" and "Supernatural." The following chapters delve into the individual series, analyzing the serial development of their key characters, focusing on specific plot lines and character arcs, without revealing major plot points or conclusions. The chapter on similarities and differences will compare both shows.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Seriality, serial narration, television series, character development, protagonists, antagonists, "Lost," "Supernatural," narrative structure, theme-based antagonists, comparative analysis.