Bathes; Levi-Strauss; Propp & Todorov.

1. Narrative Theory NARRATIVE

4. STRUCTURE

8. Vladimir Propp Teaches and guides the hero Mentor Gives the hero something - a clue, a talisman, a special power - which helps them complete their quest Donor Helps the hero - often acts as a sidekick Helper An authority figure who offers a reward to the hero for completing their quest. That reward might be a prince or a princess or a cool new job Father Is usually some sort of prize or reward for the hero. NB if your hero is female, your heroine can be male :) Heroine Conflicts with the hero Villain Leads the narrative, is usually looking for something (a quest) or trying to solve something (a mystery). Does not have to be male :) Hero Role within narrative Character Type