Vladimir Propp's Narrative Theory

 Vladimir Propp's Narrative Theory

 A Russian critic in the 1920's Vladimir Props theory for narrative was from analyzing hundreds of folk tales, and finding out that there were 8 main characters:

• The villain- A character that prevents the hero getting what they want.
• The Hero
• The donor- Someone who provides a essential object in the narrative.
• The helper- Someone who helps the hero of the tale.
• The princess- This is either a real princess that is saved or an object that is won at the end. 
• The father of the princess- Someone who gives the hero a reward
• The dispatcher- Sends the hero on a journey or quest.     
• A false hero- Someone takes credit for the hero's work or steals/marry the princess

Relating Propp's theory to Jack and The Beanstalk (Folk Tale)

 

The Hero - Jack
The Villain - The Giant
The Donor - The Bean Seller
The Helper - The talking harp
The Princess - Jacks Wife/ Gold
The Dispatcher - Jacks Mother

Relating Propp's theory to Batman (Dark Knight Rises) 

 
The Hero - Batman
The Villain - Bane
The Donor - Lucius Fox
The Helper - John Blake, Selina Kyle, Alfred
The Princess - Miranda Tate
Father of the Princess - Ras Al Gul
The Dispatcher - John Blake
The False Hero - Miranda Tate

Relating Propp's theory to Intruder (Our AS film)

 

The Hero: Officer Jenkins 

The Villain: George 

The Helper: Officer Jenkins

The Princess and Dispatcher: Susi (Mother)