GCSE Media Studies
To
learn the theory of Propp.
To
apply this theory to a film I have seen.
ď‚ž What
is a possible link between these characters?
ď‚ž Propp
was a Russian scholar who analysed the basic plot components of Russian folk tales to identify their narrative elements. ď‚ž He concluded that all the characters could be resolved into 7 character types.
ď‚ž
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
ď‚ž Has
a conflict with the hero and tries to stop them from succeeding.
Example: The Joker from Batman
ď‚ž Gives
the hero something - a clue, a talisman, a special power - which helps them complete their quest.
Example: Obi-Wan Kenobi from Star Wars
ď‚ž 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
ď‚ž Helps
the hero, often acts as a sidekick
Example: Donkey from Shrek
ď‚ž 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
ď‚ž The
false hero takes credit for the hero’s actions or tries to marry the princess.
Example: Prince Charming from Shrek
ď‚ž Complete ď‚ž If
tasks 1-3 on your worksheet.
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.