Narrative Theory - Vladimir Propp's Seven Character Types
Propp was a literary critic and founded that the idea a certain type of character was. used in every narrative structure. His theory influenced many filmmakers to producing and writing successful narratives. He also said that all fairy tales follow a specific narrative structure. He suggested that every narrative has 8 different character types, these are: 1. THE HERO - Main character in the story and is the one who goes on a quest, reacts to Donor, fights against the villain and gets the Princess. 2. THE FALSE HERO - takes credit for hero's actions and tries to marry the princess 3. THE VILLAIN - Fights the hero in some way (and struggles) 4. THE HELPER - Helps the hero on their quest. 5. THE PRINCESS OR PRIZE - The hero deserves her throughout the story, but is unable to be married to her due to evil (villain). Heroes journey often ends with him saving the princess and living happily ever after. 6. THE DISPATCHER - Character who makes the villain's evil known and