Monday, 10 January 2011

Todorov's 5 Stage Model and Propps Theory

Todorov's 5 stage model
  • Begin with an equilibrium, a state of normality, or a balance/equality between powers of any kind
  • Disequilibrium - an event/character that disrupts the equilibrium
  • A main protagonist recognizes the disruption 
  • The protagonist sets out to restore the equilibrium 
  • New Equilibrium is established - transformations have occurred 
Propp's Theory 
8 Character Types
  • The hero ('saves the day', seeks something) 
  • The villain (opposes hero) 
  • The donor (helps the hero by providing magic) 
  • The dispatcher (sends hero away) 
  • The helper (helps and supports hero) 
  • The princess (hero's reward, also need protecting/rescuing from villain)
  • The princess' father (rewards hero) 
  • The false hero

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