Vladimir Propp - Characters
- always a hero
- helper
- villain
- princess
- 'good vs evil'
- 'black vs white'
- 'rich vs poor'
- 'country vs city'
- 'girl vs boy'
- Start at an equilibrium
- obstacles put in place that have to be overcome
- End at a different equilibrium
- Symbols
- action
- enigma (mystery)
Enigma of the trailer of 'The Prestige'
- Who is the old man?
- Who was the random man in the audience?
- Who was the little girl?
- Why did the magic trick on the stage not work?
- What happens next after the man is trapped under water?
