31 Functions of Fairy tales
J O H N S T E P H E N G. R A O T R A O T
A fairy tale is a fantastic story with fantastic aspects and events, although it is not always about fairies. The name encompasses both popular folktales (Märchen, q.v.) such as "Cinderella" and "Puss-in-Boots" and art fairy tales (Kunstmärchen), such as Oscar Wilde's The Happy Prince (1888) Britannica (201). On the other hand, Fairy tales, it is said, are a wonderful way to escape reality and live the magical existence that so many people desire. Is it true, however, that fairy tales are solely for children? This has a dual purpose: it entertains youngsters while also teaching them important attributes that will benefit mankind. The 31 Functions of Fairy Tales by Vladimir Propp is the topic of this week's Mythology class. Each group was given the opportunity to choose their favorite fairy tales/movies to study and discover the story's purposes.
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Introduction (first sphere)
Steps 1–7 establish the scene for the ensuing adventure by introducing the circumstance and the majority of the primary characters. 1. Absentation: A person goes missing. 2. Interdiction: Hero has been issued a warning. 3. Interdiction violation 4. Reconnaissance: The villain is looking for something. 5. Information is obtained by the villain. 6. Trickery: The villain tries to fool the victim. 7. Complicity means unwittingly assisting the adversary. |
The second sphere is the story's core.
The primary plot begins here and continues until the hero embarks on his main adventure. 8. VIllainy and lack: The need is identified 9. ediation: MHero discovers the absence 10. Counteraction: Hero chooses constructive action as a response. 11. Departure: The hero embarks on a mission. |
The Donor Sequence is the third sphere.
In the third sphere, the hero seeks for a technique to arrive at a solution, obtaining the magical agent from the Donor. Note that this may be an entire tale in and of itself. 12. Testing: Hero is put to the test to show his heroic characteristics. 13.Reaction: Hero's reaction to the test 14. Acquisition: The hero obtains a magical artifact. 15. Guidance : Hero arrives at his destination. 16. Struggle: between the hero and the evil 17. Branding: Hero is Branded 18. Victory: The villain has been beaten. 19. Resolution: The initial hardship or scarcity is resolved. |
The Hero's Return in the th Sphere
The hero comes home in the last (and frequently optional) section of the narrative, presumably without incident and to a hero's welcome, but this is not always the case. 20. Return: The hero returns home. 21. Pursuit: Hero is being chased. 22. Rescue: The chase is over. 23. Arrival: The hero comes unnoticed. 24. Claim: A fictitious hero makes false claims. 25. Task: Difficult task has been assigned to the hero. 26. Solution: The problem has been solved. 27.Recognition: Heroism is acknowledged. 28. Exposure: The false hero is revealed. 29. Transfiguration: Hero is transformed into a different person. 30. Punishment: The villain is dealt with. 31.Wedding: Hero marries and ascends to the throne. |
M O A N A
Our group was Assigned to discuss the 31 functions of Fairy Tale in the movie Moana. Moana is a courageous youngster sets sail on a perilous expedition to save her people. Moana meets the once-mighty demigod Maui along the road, who helps her on her quest to become a master route-finder. They go on an action-packed journey across the wide ocean, confronting monstrous beasts and unfathomable odds. Along the way, Moana completes her family' old quest and learns the one thing she has always desired: her own identity.