Vladimir Propp

Vladimir Propp

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  VLADIMIR PROPP B YE L O I S E B A R R E T T
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  WHO WAS VLADIMIRPROPP? Vladimir Propp was born on the 17th April 1895 in Russia and died on the 22nd August 1970. Propp analyzed many of his country's folk tales and identified common themes within them. He broke down the stories and identified 31 narrative units that comprised the structure of many of the stories. Character Theory Hero Villain Dispatcher Donor Helper Heroine/Princess False Hero Princess’ Father
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  Villain • Acts againstthe hero • Shown to be morally bad • Drives audience away from them, making us support the hero • Leads the narrative • The hero fights evil(villain) • Marries the heroine/princess • Has a quest/mission that they want to succeed and usually do • Reacts to donor Hero Dispatcher • Sends the hero on their mission Donor • Gives the hero something for their quest/mission Helper • Supports the hero(similar to the donor) • Usually appears at critical moments and gives help and guidance Heroine/Princess • May take two forms-object or reward • Object(villain has taken them)- hero finds out where she is and rescues her • Reward- hero’s prize or saving her Princess’ Father • Rewards the hero-usually by giving him permission to marry his daughter or just giving them his daughter as he is very protective of her • Propp said that they are hard to distinguish False Hero • Acts heroically throughout and can be mistaken for the hero • Takes credit for the hero's actions • Tries to marry the princess • Tries to make out that they are good but soon prove wrong
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  Propp’s Theory inHarry Potter Hero- Harry Potter discovers the villain in each of the films. He completes everything he wishes to do. Villain- Throughout the film series Lord Voldemort is the villain. Everyone is afraid of him and are even afraid to say his name aloud. He brings out Harry’s weaknesses and proves great strength. The helper/s- Ron and Hermione have been friends with Harry ever since they met on The Hogwarts Express, they are with Harry nearly every time he fights Lord Voldemort and they help him out along the way.The Princesses Father- Arthur Weasley helps Harry fight against Voldemort.
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  The Princess/Heroine- Harry savesGinny Weasley in The Chamber of Secrets and later becomes his love interest. The Dispatcher and The Donor- Dumbledore supports harry in all the films. He guides and protects him acting as the donor and dispatcher sometimes telling Harry where to go and what to do. False Hero- Draco Malfoy and Harry have never got on right from the very beginning. Malfoy is jealous of Harry and tries to stop him succeeding.