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Character Basics …with the help of
Vladimir Propp’s Theory of Narrative
Propp’s Theory of Narrative
In Propp’s theory, there are 7 types of characters
The Hero – restores the narrativeThe Villain – narrative disruptionThe Donor – gives the hero something to help restoreThe Helper – aids the hero in restoration The Princess – victim most threatened by the villainThe Dispatcher – sends the hero on the taskThe False Hero – appears to be good, but isn’t
Propp on Character types
Each character has their own ‘sphere of action’…
This means that each character has their own past, present and future. They all have a life which may or may not be affected by other characters.
Stereotypes, Archetypes and Countertypes
• The Hero – restores the narrative, stereotypically male but can be female
• The Villain – narrative disruption, stereotypically enigmatic • The Donor – gives the hero something to help restore• The Helper – aids the hero in restoration, friends • The Princess – victim most threatened by the villain, the
hero will attempt to save• The Dispatcher – sends the hero on the task, in horror films
maybe someone evil, bad intentions• The False Hero – appears to be good, but isn’t, male or
female
Character Basics
Rosie Black
Actress: Kristen Stewart
Rosie Black: Shy, Quiet, Introverted, Lonely, PassiveOther Personality: Violent, Loud, Dominant, Volatile, Evil
Through costume and make-up , Rosie will be represented as a typical ‘emo/goth’ teenager.
Bully
Actress: Lindsay Lohan
Loud, Slutty, Rude, Popular, Insensitive, Bitchy
Stereotypically dressed in nice clothes, expensive car, lots of friends
Mother
Actress: Julianne Moore
Caring, Over bearing, Loving, Passive when it comes to her husband
Shown to be worn out, tired but still cares for her family
Dad
Actor: George Clooney
Abusive, Volatile, Rude, Mean, A drunk
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