Thriller Narrative

 Vladimir Propp studied hundreds of Russian folks and fairytales. He observed that all narratives are shaped and directed by certain types of characters and specific kinds of action.

He believed there were seven roles that any character may assume in the story

Villain- struggles with the hero

Doner- prepares or provides the hero

Helper- assists the hero etc

Princess- a sought for person who exists as a goal

Dispatcher- sends the hero off

Hero- departs on a search, reacts to toner

False hero- claims to be hero

Examples of Levi Strauss Binary Opposite theory:

Good vs evil

Black vs white

Boys vs Girls

Strong vs Weak