This document summarizes several narrative theories including Todorov's 5 stage theory of narratives, Propp's 7 character archetypes, and how they apply to the movie Shrek and a Friends episode. Todorov's theory outlines 5 stages a narrative follows: equilibrium, disruption, recognition, attempt to repair, and return to equilibrium. Propp identified 7 common character types including the hero, villain, donor, helper, dispatcher, false hero, and damsel in distress. The document then analyzes how these theories apply to the characters and plot of Shrek, identifying Shrek as the hero, Lord Farquaad as the villain, and Donkey as the helper.