Propp character roles and narrative functions extension task
- 1. Soap Opera Genre – Propp’s Character Roles Propp’s Narrative Functions Name: Emily Vaughan Candidate Number: 3147 Center Name: St. Andrew’s Catholic School Center Number: 64135 OCR Media Studies – A2 Level Unit G324: Advanced Portfolio
- 2. Propp’s Character Roles Trailer 1 EastEnders- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdHEgNIoKmM Lauren is seen as ‘the villain’ as she gets angry which connotes her villainess nature because she wants alcohol and she is also rude to her family at her sisters party which further connotes Laurens aggressive nature which is anchored by the verbal code“I don’t need an ambulance I need a drink!” The female protagonist Laurens mum is ‘the hero’ as although she is scared for her daughter who is going to hospital she is supporting her by showing compassion by talking and hugging her daughter this is anchored by the diegetic dialogue “I've got you, Mummy's got you.” Lastly, the male protagonist Jack is ‘the donor’ as he supports Lauren by looking after her by saying ‘Lauren come and sit down’ this shows he is supporting Laurens mother the hero. It is anchored by the technical code of the high angle shot of Jack wrapping his arms around Lauren.
- 3. Propp’s Narrative Functions Trailer 1 EastEnders- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdHEgNIoKmM Struggle- In the end of the episode the female protagonist Laurens mum stairs at Laurens father looking angry and confused as they have not been in a situation like this before with their children. This is confirmed when the female protagonist says ‘its ok mummy's got you’ which is anchored by an over the shoulder shot of her face looking angry at Laurens dad. Magical agent- ‘The Hero’ seeks help from other characters who are magical agents such as jack and the family as they phone the emergency services and assist Lauren and help look after her brother. Solution- The difficult task which is Laurens return who is ill and upset which is resolved by calling the emergency services.
- 5. Propp’s Character Roles Trailer 2 Coronation Street– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMxZJO5TFgo The male antagonist ‘rich’ is seen as the ‘The villain’ as he appears to be threatening to others such as when he says ‘I'm not going anywhere...Back off!’ this connotes the male antagonist is trying to hurt people as he is struggling against ‘the hero’ The protagonist is seen as ‘the hero’ as he is trying to protect others from being hurt for example he says ‘come on Rich calm down’ this shows he is seeks to help the situation and sought any drama out. The female protagonist Is seen as ‘the Doner’ as she prepares and helps the hero by saying ‘I will phone the police’ this is because she is caring and wants to help in the situation where the villain may shoot characters.
- 6. Propp’s Narrative FunctionsTrailer 2 Coronation Street– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMxZJO5TF go Struggle- ‘The hero’ who is the male protagonist and the villain who is the male antagonist are joined in combat as they shout at each other as the hero is trying to resolve the problems which have been caused. This is demonstrated when the villain says ‘I'm not leaving’ and the hero says ‘your off your face’. Villainy/lack- In the clip the villain turns around and stabs the teenager in the chest this shows villainy as the boy is part of the family and has been injured. Magical agent- ‘the hero’ seeks help from the other people working at the bistro as they look after the injured family member and phone the police to capture ‘the villain’.