Propp Theory
- Propp analysed hundreds of folk tales and defined all of the main characters into 8 main character types.
- Although these were applied to folk tales, these character roles apply to film and media today.
- Propp analysed hundreds of folk tales and defined all of the main characters into 8 main character types.
- Although these were applied to folk tales, these character roles apply to film and media today.
Character Types:
Examples of Propp Theory: Avengers - Infinity War
Heroes: The Avengers
Villain: Thanos
Dispatcher: Hulk (When informing Tony Stark that Thanos is coming and 'We need to stop him!')
Donor: Dr Strange
Helper: Guardians of the galaxy
Heroes: The Avengers
Villain: Thanos
Dispatcher: Hulk (When informing Tony Stark that Thanos is coming and 'We need to stop him!')
Donor: Dr Strange
Helper: Guardians of the galaxy
I'd like you to choose your own media text (film, TV, book) and apply the Propp theory. It's okay if you can't identify all 8 character types, but have a go!
ReplyDeleteMiss C
Done. Couldn't really think of who the princess could be seeing as there trying to save a lot more than one person.
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