The actualization of Propp's functional model in the modern narratology

Abstract

The study aims to highlight the updating of Propp's functional model in contemporary narratology and its limits in literary, anthropological, and audiovisual studies.

It employs a descriptive-critical analytical approach, presenting Propp's functions and character roles precisely, then discussing key objections and modifications by Bremond and followers.

The core issue revolves around modern studies' awareness of the distinction between functionality as a principle and mechanically replicating Propp's 31 functions.

It questions the methodological conditions for applying Propp's model to diverse narratives (folktales, novels, films, series) without falling into mechanical matching or ignoring each medium's specificity.