Vladimir Propp

Theorist:Vladimir ProppCharactersTypes of characters in a narrativeTheoryPropp broke up fairy tales into 31 sections and believed there were 7 types of characters in each fairy tale. Recent theorists have adapted to his research and have come to believe these characters are represented in other types of media, not just fairy tales.The Villain The Antagonist The Princess In need of being saved The Dispatcher The character who sends off the hero The Helper Aids the protagonist The Donor Prepares the heroThe Hero The Protagonist The False Hero Initially the protagonist and then fools the other characters and the audience and becomes the antagonist