Task 3- Propp's Theory

Task 3- Propp's Theory

Chosen Film: Star Wars IV: A New Hope

Hero

Luke Skywalker is the hero in Star Wars because in the person who mainly defeats the Sith by destroying the Death Star, and stopping them from destroying planets filled with innocent people. The film revolves around him, and how he used to live his life before the Sith attacked and after.

Villain

Darth Vader is the Villain in Star Wars, he leads the fight against the rebels and murders, a close friend of Luke. The film highlights him as the main villain, providing him with a red colored weapon representing death and evil, His dark metal suit represents his sinister mind and brutal methods of winning the war against the Jedi and Dark Side. 

Helper

Ben Kenobi is the Helper in this film. He saves Luke after a brutal attack from the feral Sandmen

who attacked Luke and wounded him. He helps Luke leave his planet, and head to the Death Star. He teaches Luke partially how to use the Lightsaber of his former Jedi father, Anakin Skywalker, at the point where we don't know Anakin is Darth Vader. He protects Luke and assists him in Princess Lea's rescue.

Princess

Princess Lea is the Princess of this film as he requires rescuing by Luke, Han Solo, and Ben Kenobi. Most of the film is about rescuing her, as she holds the plans for the Death Star, or in this case the reward. With the plans the rebels can destroy the Death Star therefore save a lot of planets. 

Donor

Han Solo is the Donor in the film, because he gives Luke and Ben access to his ship. Without the ship the story could not have continued as Luke and Ben wouldn't have had access to orbit therefore they wouldn't have been able to save the princess, and destroy the Villain.

False Hero

Jabba The Hut is the False Hero. He causes an ambush on Luke, Ben and Han Solo, when near the Millenium Falcon, forcing them to fly off rapidly, and causing them to fly in the wrong direction in panic, making them end up in a asteroid field.