Propp+contd.

=Propp contd. =

Propp outlines 31 main functions/ plot points including:

(often the hero). (kidnaps, murders, casts spell, etc) or takes something desirable  (magical object). Lack involves someone losing or desiring an  object for some reason (magical object that will save the  townspeople). More on Propp's //Morphology of a Fairytale// here.
 * Absentation (1): hero is introduced and someone leaves home
 * Villainy/Lack (8): the villain does harm to a family member
 * Struggle (16): Hero and villain join in direct combat.
 * Victory (18): Villain is defeated.
 * Wedding (31): Hero marries the princess and ascends to the throne.