Vladimir proop narrative theory

1. In the film ‘The Family’ there is no ‘false hero’ this shows us that Vladmir Proop’s theory
cannot be applied to all films but maybe just a proportion of films.
Gangster Film:
The Family
Propp’s Role Film Character
Hero: Traditionally the male
protagonist whose role is to restore
normality or equilibrium and defeat
the villain
Hero Giovanni Mazoni
Villain: The cause of disruption
and the antithesis of the hero
Villain Don Luchese
Dispatcher: This character sends
the hero on his journey to restore
the equilibrium
Dispatcher Agent Robert Stansfield
Donor: Givesthe hero something
to help him on his journey to
restore the equilibrium
Donor The neighbours
Helper: This character assists the
hero in restoring the equilibrium
Helper The FBI Agents
Heroine: This is the passiveand
vulnerablecharacter
Princess Belle & Warren
False Hero: A character who
seems to be on the hero’s but who
turnsagainst the hero eventually
False Hero ???