The document discusses Vladimir Propp's analysis of characters in Russian folk tales, in which he identified that all characters can be classified into 7 archetypes, including the hero who goes on a quest, a villain who opposes the hero, a donor who aids the hero, a dispatcher who sends the hero on the quest, a helper who assists the hero, a false hero who tries to take credit, and a prize or reward for completing the quest.

2.  Whatis a possible link between these
characters?

3.  Propp was a Russian scholar who analysed
the basic plot components of Russian folk
tales to identify their narrative elements.
 He concluded that all the characters could
be resolved into 7 character types.

4.  Leads the narrative, is usually looking for
something - a quest, or trying to solve
something- a mystery. Does not have to be male.
Example:
Batman
from
Batman

5.  Has
a conflict with the hero and tries to stop
them from succeeding.
Example:
The
Joker
from
Batman

6.  Givesthe hero something - a clue, a
talisman, a special power - which helps
them complete their quest.
Example:
Obi-Wan
Kenobi
from Star
Wars

7.  Is usually a prize or reward for the hero.
If the hero is female, there can be a price
but this is unusual.
Example:
Princess
Fiona from
Shrek

8.  Helps the hero, often acts as a sidekick
Example:
Donkey
from
Shrek

9.  Anauthority figure who offers a reward to
the hero for completing their quest. That
reward might be a prince, a princess or in
more modern narratives, a new car.
Example:
The Sultan
from
Aladdin

10.  The false hero takes credit for the hero’s
actions or tries to marry the princess.
Example:
Prince
Charming
from
Shrek