narrative_theory_propp
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CSE Media Studies To learn the theory of Propp. To apply this theory to a film I have seen. What is a possible link between these characters? Propp was a Russian scholar who analysed the basic plot components of Russian folk tales to identify their narrative elements. He concluded that all the characters could be resolved into 7 character types.TRANSCRIPT
GCSE Media Studies
To learn the theory of Propp.
To apply this theory to a film I have seen.
What is a possible link between these characters?
Propp was a Russian scholar who analysed the basic plot components of Russian folk tales to identify their narrative elements.
He concluded that all the characters could be resolved into 7 character types.
Leads the narrative, is usually looking for something - a quest, or trying to solve something- a mystery. Does not have to be male.
Example: Batman from Batman
Has a conflict with the hero and tries to stop them from succeeding.
Example: The Joker from Batman
Gives the hero something - a clue, a talisman, a special power - which helps them complete their quest.
Example: Obi-Wan Kenobi from Star Wars
Is usually a prize or reward for the hero. If the hero is female, there can be a price but this is unusual.
Example: Princess Fiona from Shrek
Helps the hero, often acts as a sidekick
Example: Donkey from Shrek
An authority figure who offers a reward to the hero for completing their quest. That reward might be a prince, a princess or in more modern narratives, a new car.
Example: The Sultan from Aladdin
The false hero takes credit for the hero’s actions or tries to marry the princess.
Example: Prince Charming from Shrek
Complete tasks 1-3 on your worksheet.
If you finish, move onto task 4.
Did we achieve...
To learn the theory of Propp.
To apply this theory to a film I have seen.