Narrative: Theorists - Propp Flashcards
What did Propp suggest?
Character types - conventional stories always have same types of characters which drove the narrative forward
What are the character types?
Villain, dispatcher, helper, princess (or prize), donor, hero, false hero
What is a villain?
Struggles against hero
Define the dispatcher:
Character who makes the lack known + sends hero off
What is the role of the helper?
Helps hero in their quest
What role does the princess/prise play?
Hero deserves her throughout story but villain prevents this. Journey ends with hero marrying princess, beating villain
What is the donor?
Preps hero or gives hero magical object
What does the hero do?
Reacts to donor, marries princess
What does the false hero do?
Takes credit for hero’s actions + tries to marry princess
What is narrative perspective?
Perspective that story is told from - May be from 1 character or focalises (shifts between charactees throughout story)
What is the purpose of a narrative perspective?
Tells audience who/what they should focus on - creates emotions
What creates narrative perspective?
Construction of character
