The hero – Deckard. He wants to kill all of the replicants in order to protect Rachel
The villain – Roy Batty.He directly opposes Deckard’s goals
The dispatcher- Captain Bryant. He sets Deckard off on his quest to kill the replicants.
The Princess – Rachael. She is the object of Batty’s plats and she is the target of Deckard’s romantic affections.
Her father- Eldon Tyrell. He is Rachel’s creator
The lord of the rings, 2001 directed by Peter Jackson, is a good example of a film which follows the hero journey theorized by Vogler.
The ordinary world was when Frodo lived comfortably in the shire and visited Bilbo. He is introduced as a likable character of whom the audience can sympathize for and understand even early on in the film.
Gandalf then tells Frodo he must destroy the ring which is his call to adventure. This is a shakeup from the ordinary world, and the protagonist, Frodo, must face the beginnings of change
Next, Frodo is reluctant to leave the world he knows. He fears the unknown and initially refuses to accept the change
Frodo is introduced to the Fellowship of the ring by Gandalf which is his first meeting with his mentor. This is a significant relationship to show the wisdom and advice being given to Frodo which will help him develop as a character but mainly the hero of the story
The Fellowship then set out on their journey to Mount Doom. This shows them crossing the threshold, because they are leaving the ordinary world to face new threats and unfamiliarity
But in the form of enemies, they face Balrog who drags Gandalf into the pit with him. This climactic scene is one of the obstacles faced on the journey.
Frodo then sees the corruptive and dangerous power of the ring and decides to move forward alone with Sam. This is the approach where they prepare to face the danger awaiting them
Gollum then leads Frodo away from Sam to Shelob’s layer but he is saved by Sam. This is the ordeal where, near the middle of the story, enemies and fears are confronted before the final challenge
Frodo no longer wants to destroy the ring after being corrupted and consumed by it’s power. This is since he faces death by taking the power, but there is also the danger of losing it
Gollum bites off Frodo’s ring finger and jumps after it to his death. This is the road back because he is almost complete his journey but still faces danger and threats before he can finish
Frodo and Sam reunite with the Fellowship when Sauron is defeated towards the end. This is the resurrection since Frodo has been tested and the conflicts around are beginning to be resolved
Finally, Frodo leaves the Middle Earth to live in the Gray Heavens with the elves. This is not entirely the return with the elixir since Frodo’s departure is somewhat negative because he does not want to corrupt his friends with the ring so leaves only with Sam who wanted to keep his promise to Gandalf by protecting Frodo
In the 2001 film ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ directed by Chris Columbus: Propp’s theory of stock characters can be applied
Harry is the hero, because he is the protagonist carrying out the quest.
Voldemort is the villain because he is the main antagonist, and actively blocks and opposes Harry’s quest.
Dumbledore is both the donor because he provides Harry with the knowledge of his origins and magical abilities. He is also the dispatcher because he sends Harry on his quest.
The helpers are Ron and Hermione because they aid the hero, Harry, throughout the film.
The princess can be considered Ginny because she is the object of Harry’s affections.
Draco is the false hero because he disrupts Harry’s success by making false claims.
THE ORDINARY WORLD, John Connor is a adopted kid living a normal life.
THE CALL TO ADVENTURE, is saved by the T-800
REFUSAL OF THE CALL, doesn’t want to be apart of this.
MEETING WITH THE MENTOR, talks with the programmed T-800 who reveals who John is going to become.
CROSSING THE THRESHOLD, John wants to save his mother
TESTS, ALLIES AND ENEMIES, Sarah is trying to be convinced she is crazy.
APPROACH, John, Sarah and T-800 escape and go to one of Sarah’s former friends
THE ORDEAL, The heroes break into the lab to retrieve the arm and chip.
THE REWARD, They steal the arm and chip though Dyson sacrifices himself.
THE ROAD BACK, trying to escape the T-1000 in the SWAT car.
THE RESURRECTION, A believed to be dead T-800 saves John and kills the villain before destroying himself.
RETURN WITH THE ELIXIR, John and Sarah can live safely preventing doomsday by destroying the arm and chip.
Star Wars – A New Hope (1977, George Lucas)
Propp’s character types are listed as below:
Here is how it links into a movie, for example Star Wars: A New Hope (1977, George Lucas:
THE ORDINARY WORLD – Baby being a getaway driver.
THE CALL TO ADVENTURE – Sees Deborah, then meets her in diner .
REFUSAL OF THE CALL – Knows that she could get hurt if they are together.
MEETING WITH THE MENTOR – Talks with deaf foster father Joseph.
CROSSING THE THRESHOLD – Asks Deborah on a date.
TESTS, ALLIES AND ENEMIES – The heist goes wrong, then crew goes to the diner where Deborah works.
APPROACH – Baby tries to run away but gets caught by heist crew .
THE ORDEAL – Final heist: Baby kills Bats(antagonist) and runs away from police + remaining crew members.
THE REWARD – Baby escapes to find Deborah.
THE ROAD BACK – Deborah is being held captive by Buddy; he has to fight and kill him and run away from police with Deborah.
THE RESURRECTION – Baby sacrifices himself to police in order to save Deborah, ends up serving prison time.
RETURN WITH THE ELIXIR – Baby gets released from prison after serving a short sentence for good behavior and meets Deborah again.