A media theory I would like to integrate into my project is Character Theory which was created by Vladimir Propp. Character Theory simply states that characters in media typically fall under one of seven character types:
1. Hero: The hero is the protagonist of the story. There are two types of protagonists, the seeker and the victim. The seeker is typically the type of character who goes on a quest to defeat evil, while the victim directly suffers from the actions of the villain.
2. Villain: The antagonist who works against the protagonist.
3. Dispatcher: The dispatcher is the character that sends the protagonist out to complete a quest or go on a journey.
4. Helper: The helper aids the protagonist in completing their task.
5. Donor: The donor provides the hero with an object or information they need that will help them succeed.
6. Princess: The princess is a character that the hero is trying to rescue.
7. False Hero: A character who isn't painted as a villain in the beginning, but eventually works to prevent the protagonist from succeeding.
I am going to have a hero and a villain in my project. The female protagonist in my film will fall under the victim hero character type, while the zombies will fall under the villain character type since they are the ones causing the protagonist to suffer.
Media Studies. (2024, March 9). Vladimir Propp’s 7 character types and narrative theory. https://media-studies.com/propp/
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