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Propp Theory

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 21/10/22 Vladimir Propp - Propp Theory Vladimir Propp's character types: Hero - goes on a quest and usually end us with a princess (shrek) Villain - who is against the hero (lord farquard)  Dispatcher - person who sets the hero off on their quest helps them (lord farquard) Donor  -helps the hero and sometimes has a magical power/object to help (fairytale characters) Princess - is usually the prize for the hero the hero deserves her throughout the story and must over come a task/defeat the villain to get her ( Fiona) Father - rewards the hero usually identifies the false hero ( father/parent) False hero - takes credit for the hero's actions and tries to marry/end up with the princess (prince charming) The Helper - someone who help the hero on their mission (donkey) Not all films follow this structure Propp's Theory Crime Dramas Hero-  officers of law Villain-  criminals Dispatcher-  superintendent Donor-  offices of the law Princess-  victi...

The Use Of Gratifications Theory

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  19/10/22 WHY / HOW DO WE CONSUME MEDIA The use of gratifications theory assumes audience actively seek out media to satisfy individual needs passive audience - unable to form opinions/interpret when consuming media texts  active audience - are able to interpret media texts and form their own opinions when consuming media  One type of media I used today before school was messages as I message Evie every morning to ask her when she will be at school and to chat to her on my way to school. - To Interact/Information WHY AND HOW DO WE COSUME MEDIA P ERSONAL IDENTITY I NFORMATION E NTERTAINMENT S OCIAL INTERACTION ( PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS) P ERSONAL IDENTITY finding reinforcement for personal values finding models of behaviour   identifying with valued others ( in media) gaining insight into ones self I NFORMATION finding out about relevant events and conditions in immediate surroundings, society and the world seeking advice on practical matters or opinion and decis...