Characters and Propp

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Characters -

 Hero- Who goes on a questioned usually ends up with the princess.
For example, Shrek. 

 Villain- Who is against the hero.
For example, Lord Faquard in Shrek.

 Dispatcher- Who sets the hero up on their quest.
For example, Also Lord Faquard in Shrek.

 Donor-Helps the hero and sometimes has a magical power/object to help.
For example, Fairytale characters in Shrek.

 Princess- Is usually the prize for the hero. The hero deserves her throughout the story and must overcome a task/defeat the villain to get her.
For example, Princess Fiona in Shrek.

 Her father- Rewards the hero.Usually identifies the false hero.
For example, The king of far far away in Shrek.

 The false hero- Takes credit for the hero actions and tries to marry/end up with the princess.
For example, Prince charming in Shrek. 

The helper- Someone who helps the hero on their mission.
For example, Donkey in Shrek.

Comments

  1. JCoSS Media Dept27 November 2018 at 05:59

    Great stuff here!
    Remember you were also asked to apply the theory to a text of your own choice for H/L - ensure that this is completed by 29th November please.

    Miss Crader

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  2. sasha nahum29 November 2018 at 02:01

    Thank you and I did the home learning before it was due in.

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