Today's theory I will be discussing is.... Character Theory (by Vladimir Propp). The character theory describes how characters can be organized into specific “roles”. The theorist, “Propp” argues that there are seven different types of characters. They include Hero, Villain, Dispatcher, Helper, Donor, Princess, and False Hero.
When considering the current state of my film, I believe my main characters consist of the Hero (The Fates) and Dispatcher (Hades).
Hero: The hero is also known as the protagonist throughout the film. My main protagonists are the three fates. Also known as, Clotho/Chloe, Lachesis/Lacy, and Atropos/Abbi. Each character has their own unique personality depending on their job in correlation to threading the fate of those who are living and what tense the sang of. All Fates will have dark hues within their outfits. This creates a sense of unity between them.
Clotho/Chloe: Sang of this as they are (present) as her job was the spinner of fate. This will be reflected in her high school persona throughout her trendy outfits and up-to-state slang.
Lachesis/Lacy: Sang of things that will be (future) as her job was to measure each thread. Her dorky and nerd-like personality and ethics will evidently represent this.
Atropos/Abbi: Sang of things as they were (past) as her job was to cut the thread. Her retro style and love for old music will create her vibe of being hung up on the past.
Dispatcher: The dispatcher’s role is to aid the protagonist and guide them throughout the plot. In my film opening the dispatcher is Hades. Many stories portray Hades as a villain, however mine will highlight him as a guide for The Fates as after all they affect the lives put in the Underworld.
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