narrative theories

Equilibrium - everyone is fine with their aggressive lifestyle and moods
Disruption - Mia falls for Connor
realisation - has sex with Connor
Attempt to repair - goes to his house
Restoration - Connor is gone    



Suture - being stitched into the film

Oedipial trajectory is shown in Fishtank through the way that initially Connor is presented in a fatherly way. As he later becomes a sexual partner of Mia, the Oedipal trajectory is clearly reflected. Furthermore, Mia goes against her Mother and is attracted to the Father figure which is part of the trajectory.