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ObjectivesBy the end of today’s lesson you will be able to:•Understand both Todorov and
Propp’s ideas on narrative and character theory and use to analyse a text
•Understand the variety of ways to construct film narrative
Narrative StructurePropp
1)Preparation2)Complication3)Transference 4)Struggle5)Return6)Recognition
Todorov1) Equilibrium2) Disruption 3) Recognition of
disruption4) Attempt to repair
disruption5) A return or
restoration of NEW equilibrium
Propp’s theory says... Star WarsPREPARATION a community or family is in an ordered state of
being
COMPLICATION the villain harms a member of the hero’s family
the hero plans action against the villain
TRANSFERENCE the hero is given a magical gift
the hero arrives at the place he can fulfil his quest
STRUGGLE there is a struggle between the hero and the villain
RETURN the hero escapes
a task is set for the hero
the hero accomplishes the task
RECOGNITION the hero is rewarded
Propp’s theory says... Star warsPREPARATION a community or family is
in an ordered state of being
Luke is happy at home on the farm with his aunt and uncle, although he would like to go to flying school. They buy C3P0 and R2D2
COMPLICATION the villain harms a member of the hero’s family
While meeting Obi-Wan, the Empire (under orders from Darth Vader) has killed Luke’s family. The Empire have also kidnapped Princess Leia
the hero plans action against the villain
Luke agrees to travel with Obi-Wan to return plans to the Rebellion and therefore revenging himself against the Empire
TRANSFERENCE the hero is given a magical gift
Obi-Wan gives Luke his father’s light sabre and tells him he must learn the ways of the Force and become a Jedi
the hero arrives at the place he can fulfil his quest
After hiring Han Solo and Chewbacca, they arrive at Alderaan but it has been destroyed by the Death Star; the Millennium Falcon is captured by the Empire
STRUGGLE there is a struggle between the hero and the villain
After a fight with the Empire Luke and Han rescue Leia; Obi-Wan fights Darth Vader but is ‘killed’
RETURN the hero escapes The Millennium Falcon with Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie and the Droids with the Death Star plans escape and return to the rebel base
a task is set for the hero Luke and the other pilots must destroy the Death Star before it is in range to destroy the rebel base
the hero accomplishes the task
Luke, with spiritual help from Obi-Wan and the Force, manages to destroy the Death Star; he is helped by Han
RECOGNITION the hero is rewarded Luke and Han are given medals for their part in destroying the Death Star
Good and evil are balanced in the universe. Luke Skywalker is a farm boy.
A princess is captured. Luke finds out about his fatherThe Deathstar destroys a world.
Luke gets a message from the princess.They witness a world destroyed.
Luke and his friends board the Deathstar, rescue the princess and then attempt to destroy the Deathstar.
The Deathstar is destroyed, Luke is rewarded. Balance is returned to the universe.
Propp’s Seven Character Types• Hero• Villain• Helper• Mentor• Dispatcher• Blocker• Prize
HeroAccompanies the hero for some or most of the quest and can sometimes help.
Villain Sends the hero on his/her quest.
HelperGives the hero important information or equipment to help him/her in the quest
MentorSeeks riches, glory and or power, and seeks to stop the hero succeeding in the quest or mission.
Blocker Acts as a reward for the hero succeeding in the quest.
Prize The central protagonist of the narrative who drives it forward.
Dispatcher Tries to prevent the hero completing at least part of the quest.
The Hero•The central protagonist of the
narrative who drives it forward and has some kind of quest or mission to undertake in return for a reward. Traditionally male, e.g. Fireman Sam, but can be female, e.g. Mulan.
The Villain•Seeks riches, glory and or
power, and seeks to stop the hero succeeding in the quest or mission, while presenting a genuine threat. The sometimes want the heroine themselves. Can be male or female.
The Helper•Accompanies the hero for
some or most of the quest and can sometimes help, but cannot by themselves complete the quest. E.g. Samwise Gamgee.
The Mentor•Gives the hero important
information or equipment to help him/her in the quest. They are often represented as wise or having magical powers, but can’t do the quest without the hero, e.g. Obi-won Kenobi.
The Prize (Heroine)•Acts as a reward for the hero
suceeding in the quest. In older, more stereotypical narratives the heroine is a passive princess and female. In modern narratives the heroine can be more fiesty.
Wizard of OzKansas Oz
Hero: Dorothy Hero: Dorothy
Villain: Miss Gulch Villain: Wicked Witch of the West
Donor: Professor Marvel
Donors: Scarecrow, Tin Woodsman, Cowardly LionFalse Hero: Wizard
Propp’s Character TypesCharacter Type Example
HeroVillainPrizeMentorHelperBlockerDispatcherYour Own
Your Own
Other Narrative Functions• Flash back• Flash forward• Chronological• Non-chronological