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Propp’s Character theory
Vladimir Propp was a Russian academic who created a theory about the role of characters in narratives (stories).
By studying folk tales, he noticed similarities between the characters featured. In summary he identified over 40 different types of characters, each of which plays a different role in the narrative.
Though he came up with more than 40 character types, here are some of the main ones:
The Hero The Princess The Villain The Donor The Dispatcher The False Hero The Sidekick
TASK1:
Research the theory and create a ‘Top Trump’ card or brief description in a PowerPoint slide for each of the above seven character types.
TASK 2:
Apply Propp’s character theory to a well-known film or fairytale. Aim to apply it to a range of media products (e.g. advert, film, TV).
You should include the following:
Name of story/film Main characters and what Propp character type they are Why you believe that they are this character type, using examples of their role
in the narrative
Challenge: Evaluative the usefulness of this theory – what is good about it and what do you think is not so good about it?
The HeroThe hero must overcome
barriers to achieve resolution at the end. Having done so, he will be rewarded
with the Princess and the villain will be defeated
TASK 1: EXAMPLE
Success criteria:
This is how you will be assessed. Try your best and aim above your target grade. Do not copy and paste from the internet! Or you will be asked to do it again!
CRITERIA LEVEL 1GRADE: 1 - 2
LEVEL 2GRADE: 3 - 4
LEVEL 3GRADE: 5 - 6
LEVEL 4GRADE: 7 - 9
Understanding of Propp’s
Character theory
Described in own words
simply
Described basic details in own words
Sound description in own words
and attempt to evaluate the
theory
Confident description in own words as
well as an evaluation of
the theory
Use of specific
examples
Few relevant examples to explain the
theory
Relevant examples have been
used to explain the
theory
Relevant & specific
examples from different narratives to explain the
theory
Relevant, wide ranging and
specific examples have been
used to explain the
theorySPaG &
presentationErrors in SPaG but
neat
Some errors but neat
Few errors & neat
Perfect & professional
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