propp

• Who is the theorist associated with props theory?

  Vladimir Propp
• What is the main focus of Propp's theory?

  Character types in typical narratives
• What type of media did Propp's theory originally relate to?

  Stories and narratives
• What does Propp identify as a common character type in narratives?

  Hero
• What character type does Propp refer to as the 'helper'?

  Sidekick character
• What role does the dispatcher play in Propp's theory?

  Sends the hero on their quest
• What is the function of a donor in Propp's character types?

  Gives something to help the hero
• What is a false hero in Propp's theory?

  A character pretending to be the hero
• How should you use Propp's theory in an exam situation?

  Identify character types in the text
• In the Quality Street advert, how is the man represented?

  As a powerful hero in the center
• How are the women represented in the Quality Street advert?

  As princess characters the hero pursues
• In 'Kiss of the Vampire', who is the damsel in distress?

  A woman needing rescue by the hero
• How does the powerful woman in 'Kiss of the Vampire' challenge Propp's theory?

  She exhibits dominant body language
• What are the typical character types in Propp's theory?

  • Hero
  • Villain
  • Damsel in distress
  • Helper (sidekick)
  • Dispatcher
  • Donor
  • False hero
• How can Propp's character types be applied to media texts?

  • Identify characters in the narrative
  • Analyze their roles based on Propp's types
  • Discuss representation in context