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Homework 13: Propp's Character types

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Chose a film that you are familiar with and have seen in its entirety (not one we have studied in class) and outline how Propp's character types can be applied to it.

500 words

Due 5th December 2016

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  1. DPP: Pericles19 December 2016 at 10:39

    When trying to apply Propp's 8 character theory to Star wars: Episode V - the empire strikes back (1980), we see clear archetypal versions of Propp's original 8 character theory.
    Propp's hero is represented by Luke Skywalker, the protagonist.
    the villain/antagonist in the film is Darth Vader, as we do not empathize with him nor approve of his actions.
    The donor would be Obi-Wan Kenobi as well as the dispatcher as not only does he mentor Luke, but he sends him on his quest to find Yoda.
    The Princess would be Leia, for obvious reasons and the Princess' father Darth Vader, we discover this when he says "No, I am your Father".
    The helper comes in the form of Chewbacca and C-3P0, as they assist luke on his mission. Some may argue that Han Solo is also a helper however I believe he would be the false hero in this situation, as all his actions are to benefit himself.
    Propp's theory can be difficult to apply to films and their characters as the characters purpose can be blurred but the plot, however, the empire strikes back has hit the nail on the head with these archetypes.

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