Vladimir Propp came up with his theory after studying hundred's of fairytales and he discovered that all characters fall under these 7 catergories:
- Hero
- False Hero
- Dispatcher
- Villain
- Princess
- Donor
- Magic Helper
Within his theory all 7 characters have a specific role.
The Hero – Seeks something
The Villian – Opposes or actively blocks
the hero’s quest
The Donor – Provides an object with
magical properties
The Dispatcher – Sends the hero on
a quest via a message
The False Hero – Makes false
claims, disrupting the hero’s success
The Magic Helper – Aids the hero
The Princess – Acts as the ‘reward’
for the hero and the object of the villain’s plot
Her Father – Rewards the hero for
his efforts
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