1. Vladimir Propp
A discussion of his theory by Daniel and Hollie.

2. A bit about this bloke
 He is a Russian critic and literary theorist
 He analysed over 100 Russian fairytales in the 1920s
 He believed you could classify characters into
defined roles
 Shrek is an example of this

3. Shrek- The Villain
 The villain in Shrek is … Lord Farquaad.
 You know he is a villain because he has an evil
laugh and he torments and tortures other
characters.
 Other villains include Prince Charming and
Rumpelstiltskin.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdx
AQLWSdVU

4. Shrek- The Helper
 The helper in Shrek is …Donkey
 You know he is the helper because he offers Shrek
somebody to talk to and keeps him company. He
also has an optimistic view on everything and helps
save Fiona.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuV
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5. Shrek- TheDonor
 The donor in Shrek is … Puss in Boot
 You know he is the donor as he offers the skill of
fighting, among other things.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPb
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6. Shrek- The Princess
 The princess is …Fiona
 You know she is the princess because she is being
saved and wears princess like clothing with a tiara.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SH8
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7. Shrek- The Dispatcher
 The dispatcher is …Lord Farquaad
 Lord Farquaad wants a wife and so he sends Shrek
to get Fiona. In return, he will save Shrek’s swamp.

8. Shrek- The Hero
 The hero is …Shrek
 You know he is the hero because he saves Fiona.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SH8
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