Soap Opera Genre –

Propp’s Character RolesPropp’s Narrative Functions

Name: Jon VillacciCandidate Number: 1248Center Name: St. Andrew’s Catholic SchoolCenter Number: 64135

OCR Media Studies – A2 Level

Unit G324: Advanced Portfolio

Propp’s Character RolesTrailer: Eastenders (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qikidGJMEI)

The hero (Propp’s character roles theory) – In this trailer there are two heroes however one of them (Phil) is acting as the ‘donor’. The hero is acting as the women only ‘appear’ which relates to the theory ‘men act women appear’ (John Berger 1972).

The princess (Propp’s character roles theory) – In this scene Louise Mitchell is seen in the background being the pinnacle point of argument she is the “happily ever after which the here requires” (Vladimir Propp).

The donor (Propp’s character roles theory) – Near the beginning of the trailer Phil Mitchell is seen giving his brother ‘grant’ a baseball bat to utilize when hunting down the ‘villain’. The villain is seen here with a scared facial expression suggesting how the villain struggles against the hero according to ‘Propp’s.

Men act

Women appear

The villains scared and nervous facial expression demonstrates how the ‘villain struggles against the hero’

Propp’s Narrative Functions

Trailer: Eastenders (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qikidGJMEI)

The Punishment (Propp's Narrative functions theory) – The villain in this case then suffers the consequences of there actions. The ‘hero’(Propp’s character roles) has then completed his task (Phil) as the villain is then punished.

The Solution (Propp’s Narrative functions theory) – The hero then saves the girl by ‘acting’ (John Berger 1972) against the villain who in this case is groping the heroes daughter (Louise Mitchell). This is the solution as the hero has accomplished this difficult task of getting rid of the villain.

The Struggle (Propp’s Narrative functions theory) – The hero and villain meet and engage in conflict directly, either in battle or some nature of contest (as stated from the internet). In this instance Phil the hero meets the villain and confronts him in a physical contest.

Propp’s Character RolesEmerdale 2014 trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsChQ10T2-A

The hero (Propp’s character roles theory) – within the 2014 Emerdale trailer Robert and Andy the two protagonists compete in conflict. The topic of the fight is over a girl who is sharing her love between two men in this case. Andy is marrying Katie however Robert is trying to ruin that relationship making Andy the direct hero (propp’s character roles) trying to overcome the villain ‘creating a struggle’ for the hero (Andy).

The villain (Propp’s character roles theory) – In this scene Robert who is portrayed as the villain is seen physically attacking Andy the hero (Vladimir Propp). Therefore making him the evil character that creates a struggle for the hero” (Vladimir Propp).

The princess (Propp’s character roles theory) – From my own knowledge and hints from the trailer the two protagonist are competing for the ‘prize’ (Vladimir Propp) which in this case is ‘The princess’ Katie.

Propp’s Narrative FunctionsEmmerdale 2014 trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsChQ10T2-A

‘STRUGGLE’ (Propp’s narrative functions):

The hero and villain meet and engage in conflict directly, either in battle or some nature of contest.Andy and Robert meet and have one on one conflict, there is good and evil represented in this trailer as Robert is trying to gain a sexual relationship with Katie who is marrying Andy, therefore creating a spark of rivalry consequencing in fighting (struggle).

There is conflict between the two shown in this screenshot

‘WEDDING’ (Propp’s narrative functions):

Andy has married into Katie's family and has gain his respect in her family, however in this trailer it is not sure weather or not Robert has ruined their chance of marriage. This then goes on to leave the audience with a cliff hanger intriguing them to watch the episodes on TV.