Propp’s character theory

• Who is Vladimir Propp?


  Vladimir Propp is a theorist known for his character theory in narratives.
• What is the main focus of Propp's theory?


  Propp's theory focuses on character types that appear in typical narratives.
• In what context did Propp develop his theory?


  Propp developed his theory in relation to stories and narratives in general.
• How can Propp's theory be applied to modern media products?


  Propp's theory can be applied to analyze character types in modern films and TV shows.
• What are some typical character types identified by Propp?


  Typical character types include the hero, villain, damsel in distress, and helper.
• What role does the dispatcher play in Propp's character theory?


  The dispatcher is the character who sends the hero on their quest.
• What is the function of the donor character in Propp's theory?


  The donor character gives something to the hero to help them on their quest.
• What is a false hero according to Propp?


  A false hero is a character who tries to be the hero but is not genuinely good.
• How can you use Propp's theory in an exam situation?


  • Identify characters in the text.
  • Determine if they fit Propp's character types.
  • Analyze how they are represented in relation to these types.
• What are the typical character types in Propp's theory?


  • Hero
  • Villain
  • Damsel in distress
  • Helper (sidekick)
  • Dispatcher
  • Donor
  • False hero
• Who is Vladimir Propp?

  Vladimir Propp is a theorist known for his character theory in narratives.
• What is the main focus of Propp's theory?

  Propp's theory focuses on character types that appear in typical narratives.
• In what context did Propp develop his theory?

  Propp developed his theory in relation to stories and narratives in general.
• How can Propp's theory be applied to modern media products?

  Propp's theory can be applied to analyze character types in modern films and TV shows.
• What are some typical character types identified by Propp?

  Typical character types include the hero, villain, damsel in distress, and helper.
• What role does the dispatcher play in Propp's character theory?

  The dispatcher sends the hero on their quest.
• What is the function of the donor character in Propp's theory?

  The donor character provides something to help the hero on their quest.
• What is a false hero according to Propp?

  A false hero is a character who pretends to be the hero but is not genuinely good.
• How should you use Propp's theory in an exam situation?

  • Identify characters in the text.
  • Determine if they fit Propp's character types.
  • Analyze how they are represented in relation to these types.
• What are the typical character types in Propp's character theory?

  • Hero
  • Villain
  • Damsel in distress
  • Helper (sidekick)
  • Dispatcher
  • Donor
  • False hero