Vladimir Propp Narrative Theory (Tangled)
Vladimir Propp's narrative theory is that he believed that there was seven different characters necessary to make up a narrative. When the kingdom's most-wanted bandit, Flynn Rider, hides in a convenient tower, he immediately becomes a captive of Rapunzel, the spire's longtime resident. Crowned with 70 feet of magical golden hair, she has been locked away for years and desperately wants freedom. The feisty teenager strikes a deal with Flynn, and together they begin a whirlwind adventure. Using Vladimir Proops theory I can apply this theory into the film tangled. He describes films as all having all seven characters such as Hero, Villain, Dispatcher, Donor, Helper, Heroine and false hero. (Synopsis from google) In the film tangled, Flynn is seen as the hero because he is the male protagonist restoring equilibrium by rescuing the princess and eventually falling in love. Rapunzel is both the Dispatcher and Heroine because she travels with him as she is seen as the damsel i...
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