Friday 1 April 2011

Application of Propp's theory

Tangled
Hero - Rapunzel
Villian - Mother Gothel
The Donor - The man in the pub who helps them escape and Maximus
The Despatcher - Flynn Rider
The Helper - Flynn Rider and Pascal
The False Hero - Flynn Rider and Mother Gothel
The Princess - Rapunzel
The Princess' Father - The King

Other than the Hero being female, Propp's conventions are being followed. The characters are based upon the traditional story of Rapunzel so the traditional conventions of the prince and princess have been kept, however to keep it modern (and not sexist..) they have 'empowered' the woman by making her the hero.

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