His theory contained five main steps that you can essentially apply to most narratives as they all follow the same pattern and these steps are:
1. Equilibrium - the first part of the story displays a happy start where the majority of the characters are content and everything is as it should be
2. Disruption - the second part of the story features a problem or some sort of disruption occurs
3. Recognition - this is the part where the characters identify the problem. It's not always apparent at first and often in horror films the audience realise the problem before the characters do
4. Attempt to Repair - this is where an attempt to fix the damage and restore the problem takes place
5. Return/Restoration to new Equilibrium - this is the finale of the plot and the problem is solved and normality resumes again
An example of this is in The Hunger Games:
1. Everything is at an equilibrium, Katniss has gone to hunt in the forest as she usually would
2. The disruption begins when Katniss' sister Rose is chosen to be tribute but the Katniss volunteers as tribute
3. Katniss recognises the situation she has placed herself in and this is the recognition stage
4. The attempt to repair is Katniss taking part in the hunger games and the death of Rue makes her more determined to win the game
5. A new equilibrium is installed when Katniss and Peeta win the game together and return to their homes with their family and friends.
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