2. Propp’s character stereoypes
• The Hero
• The Villain
• The Donor
• The Dispatcher
• The Helper
• The False Hero
• The Princess (and father)
3. Harry Potter Character
Stereotypes
• The Hero: Harry Potter
• The Villain: Voldemort
• The Donor: Dumbledore
• The Dispatcher: Dumbledore
• The Helper: Ron and Hermonie
• The False Hero: Professor Quirrell
• The Princess: Ginny Weasley
4. The Hero
• Harry Potter:
• The one destined to beat the bad guy.
• Wants to help those in need.
• Doesn’t want to be the ‘special’ one but is.
5. The Villain
• Voldemort:
• Wants to rule and control everything and everyone
• Craves power no matter the cost.
• Opposite to the hero.
• Has no true friends or allies. Has support through
fear.
• Feared by most.
6. The Donor
• Dumbledore:
• Gives the hero everything he needs to beat the
villain
• Teaches the hero everything you they need to
know.
7. The Dispatcher
• Dumbledore:
• Is the wise figure to the hero and is looked up.
• Guides the hero on where to go to help defeat the
villain.
• Usually knows more then the hero.
8. The Helper
• Ron and Hermonie:
• Always with the hero.
• Close friendship with the hero.
• Loyal to the hero and his cause.
9. The False Hero
• Professor Quirrell:
• Appears to be friendly and willing to help the hero.
• Eventually their true nature is revealed and they
turn on the hero.
• Most of their actions throughout the movie may
seem good but usually lead to an overall evil plan.
10. The Princess
• Ginny Weasley:
• The love interest of the hero
• In need of saving from the hero
