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Theorists.

Propps Character
Theory.

This is where the film recognises 7 different character types to


add more depth into the film, such as:

The Villain: Locked in a constant struggle with the hero, often trying
to harm the princess.
The Donor: Gives the hero an object or piece of information that
helps them prepare for what is to come.
The Helper: Assists the hero with their quest, often referred to as
their sidekick
The Princess: Needs assistance from the hero, usually because
they are in some form or danger, typically the princess is the victim
within the narrative.
The Dispatcher: Is the character who sends the hero on their
mission/quest.
The Hero: Reacts to the donor and saves the princess, often
resulting in them falling in love with the princess.
The False Hero: May appear good but has an ulterior motive, or
attempts to take credit for the heros actions.

How Propps Character Theory


is relevant to my story.

Propps character theory doesnt exactly apply to my film, as not all of these
characters can be shown in my trailer. Because this is a horror film not all of
the characters Propps has recognised will be in my film, as he has based
these characters off of fairytales.

The Villain: This character is Finn, as he is the one who is hurting all of the
other characters.
The Donor: This could be argued that Eric is the donor as he gave Lily the
letter he found in the forest.
The Helper: Damien, as he stops Finn from stabbing Lily.
The Princess: I decided that this character wont be featured in this film as it
would take away some of the focus from my main characters.
The Dispatcher: Also hasnt been featured in my film as there is no
quest/mission.
Hero: I decided that Lily will be the hero in my film as she is my central
character.
False Hero: I havent included a false hero in my film as I didnt think it would
benefit my film at all.

Todorovs Narrative
Theory

Todorovs narrative theory states that most storys or


plot lines follow the same pattern or path, which are:

Equilibrium: This is the first part of the story that will


display a happy start.
Disruption: This is the second part of the story that will
feature a problem.
Realisation: This part of the plot is when everyone
realises the problem and there is chaos.
Restored order: This part of the plot is when the
characters attempt to repair the damage.
Equilibrium: Everybody is back in a happy state.

How Todorovs Narrative


Theory is relevant to my film.

Todorovs narrative theory does apply to my film, as it follows most


of the same steps. As this is a horror film its quite morbid and
doesnt exactly have a restored order.

Equilibrium: This part is when everyone is sat around the campfire,


enjoying each others company. This mostly during the first night of
camping.
Disruption: Objects are going missing from their campsite and they all
hear weird scary noises at night.
Realisation: When Abigail and Eric go to look for firewood, but instead
Eric finds the letter from Lily and Abigail goes missing.
Resorted Order: There is no restored order in my film, as at the end
Damien ends up being stabbed. It could be argued that there is some
restored order, as in the end Finn also ends up dying because of being
stabbed by Damien.
Equilibrium: Lily is back at home safe with her parents. Not exactly
the happiest ending due to the fact that all her friends died but she is
safe.

Levi-Strauss Binary
Opposites Theory

Strauss believed that the way we understand certain words


depends not so much on any meaning they directly contain,
but much more by our understanding of the difference
between the word and its opposite, e.g. binary opposites.
Some examples are:

Good and Evil.


Vampire and Werewolves
Innocence and Corrupted
Young and Old

In my film I include both good vs. evil and it could be argued


that my two characters also represent innocence vs. corrupted,
as Lily would both be good and the innocent character,
whereas Finn would be the evil and the corrupted character.

Steve Neales Repetition


& Difference in Genre
Theory.

Neale stated that genres are instances of


repetition and difference and that difference
is absolutely essential to the economy of
genre.

Genre is defined by:

How much it conforms with a genres


stereotypes and conventions, e.g. if its set in
an abandoned house, forest, etc.
How much a film subverts the genres
stereotypes and conventions, e.g. if its just set
in someones house.

How Steve Neales Theory of


Repetition & Difference is relevant
to my film.

My film is set in a forest in Henley, which conforms to


the genres stereotypes as it adds a sense of mystery
for the audience as they are unaware of exactly its
taking place and what surrounds it.

I also am planning to use quite basic horror movie


sounds to emphasise the danger throughout the
trailer, which is also conforming to the genres
stereotypes.

I want my film to have more repetition in my film as


when I sent out my questionnaire it was more popular
to stick with the stereotypes rather than venture out.

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