Slides used in intro to Vladmir Propp and Joseph Campbell's approaches to myth and story, as a foundation for thinking about narrative in LHUM P410: Digital Narrative Theory and Practice, at Berklee College of Music.

1. LHUM P433: Digital Narrative Theory & PracticeDr. Lori LandaySpring 2011Berklee College of MusicMyths & StoriesVladmirPropp & Joseph Campbell

2. Some questions before we beginUniversal or Particular?What do myth and story do?What do we gain from focusing on the commonalities?

3. Propp: A Structuralist ApproachCharacter TypesThe HeroThe HelperThe VillainThe False HeroThe DonorThe DispatcherThe PrincessThe Princess's Father

4. Separation / departureThe first section of the story is about the separation of the hero from the normal world. Separation has symbolic echo of infant transition away from the mother and so has a scary feel to it. I.1 The Call to Adventure I.2 Refusal of the Call/Acceptance of the Call I.3 Supernatural Aid I.4 Crossing of the First Threshold I.5 Entering the Belly of the Whale II. InitiationIn the main part of the story the hero is initiated into true heroic stature by various trials and rites. Through daring and battle, the true character emerges. II.1 Road of Trials II.2 The Meeting with the Goddess II.3 Woman as Temptress II.4 Atonement with the Father II.5 Apotheosis II.6 The Ultimate Boon III. ReturnAfter initiation the hero can cleansed and return in triumph to deserved recognition, although this in itself may not be without its trials and tribulations. III.1 Refusal of the Return III.2 Magic Flight III.3 Rescue From Without III.4 Crossing of the Return Threshold III.5 Master of the Two Worlds III.6 Freedom to Live Campbell: The Hero’s Journey