The Vladimir Propp Theory

By Dexter Fenton

Hero

• Leads the Story• Can be male or female• Attempts to solve the problem

Villain

• Challenges the hero from stopping the problem

• Can be one of the causes of the problem

The Heroine

• A reward for the hero• Can be female or male dependant on the hero

The Father

• An authoritative figure often providing the reward or heroine

The Donor

• Someone who provides the hero with an item to help them

The Mentor

• The person who teaches the hero the necessary skills to solve the problem

The Helper(s)

• The sidekick(s) of the hero to help him on his journey