Vladimir Propp’s Theory of Narrative
Vladimir Propp suggested that characters took on the role of narrative 'spheres of action' or functions. From a comprehensive study of folktales Propp came up with seven different character types:
Here is my 'Mean Girls' example:
Hero: Miss Norberry - A mathematics teacher and the high school, who goes through struggles with her students, however in the end she manages to put everything right and forgive those who done wrong to her,
Villain: Regina George – The ‘popular’ girl at high school, who although is pretty much famous at her school, she is also a devious backstabber, who stirred a lot, and hurt a lot of people.
Donor: Mr Duvall – The head teacher of the school, who helps Miss Norberry sort everything out.
Helper: Aaron Samuels – A popular football player at the school, who in the film, explains the problems to the head teacher and is on the good side.
The Victim: Janice Ian, Damian, other students – All these people had been victimised by Regina George at some point during their high school life, which caused a big down fall on their lives.
Dispatcher: Mr Duvall – He sends Miss Norberry on the task to help the high school girls.
False Hero: Cady - who at the beginning is appeared to be an innocent young girl, however turns into something completely different.
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