Theories of Narrative. (2).

Propp.



Propp, however, believed that the narrative structure of a text/film is constructed around 8 key character roles.



These are : -



1 - The Hero (Protagonist)

2 - The Villian (Antagnist)

3 - The Donor (Provider - gives hero a magic item - E.g, in 'James Bond', Q gives James Bond gadgets to complete his mission).

4 - The Helper (Helps the hero/sidekick - E.g, in 'Harry Potter', Ron and Hermoine are Harry's sidekicks).

5 - The Father (Gives advice - E.g, in 'James Bond', the advisor is M).

6 - The Dispatcher (Sends the hero on their mission - again M in 'James Bond' is an example).

7 - The Princess (The girl of the film, typically the damsel in distress, who, unlike the protagonist, doesn't have agency).

8 - The False Hero.