Propp and Todorov's theory

1. Narrative theories
Propp and todorov

2. Vladimir Propp
Propp’s narrative and
character theory
concludes that there are
certain types of
characters that are used
to create a successful
narrative

3. Applying propp’s theory ~ teaser trailer
The hero~ Grace
Grace is on a mission. She is trying to rescue her sister
The villain~ Lilith
Lilith trapps ella into a doll
The princess~Ella
Ella needed to be saved
The dispatcher~Ella It is ella’s curiosity that send her
on this adventure
The false hero~ lilith can be seen as a false hero.
She is not seen in the trailer however her seasons
for capturing the children seem to not be malicious
and could even be seen as maternal or a want for
children
The donor~ is unknown in the trailer
The helper~ is unknown in the trailer
The princess’ father~ unknown in the trailer

4. TodorovThere will be a
disruption that
transforms the character
or situation
Todorov’s narrative
theory concludes that
there is a
transformation in the
story of a film.

5. Applying todorov’s theory~ The hunger games
The state of equilibrium
There is peace in the beginning of the film hunger game, with people going about the usual day.
The disruption
The reaping, where the tributes are chosen for the hunger games from each district. Primrose is chosen.
The recognition
Katniss volunteers in place of her sister
The repair
Training for the hunger games and katniss becomes allies with Peter and Rue
The restoration
Both Peter and Katniss are crowned the winner

6. Applying todorov’s theory ~ teaser trailer
The state of equilibrium
Ella and grace playing in the park
The disruption
There is mysterious unlocked house in which Ella goes missing in and Grace can
hear strange noises
The recognition
Ella being possessed
The repair
Not revealed in the trailer
The restoration
Not revealed in the trailer