Other Elements of a Folktale
§ — connectives
Non-function elements that serve to connect one function with the next.
— connectives trebled
The trebling of attributes, single functions, pairs of functions, groups of function or moves, within a folktale.
mot — motivations
The reasons and goals of characters which cause them to commit various acts. Motivations are the most variable of elements, and need only be consistant within a particular tale.
< — leave taking at road marker
Appears in tales containing two protagonists, as seekers, who temporarily part ways. (see moves #6)
Y — exchange of signalling objects
Objects, which are exchanged, that later allow characters to recognize one another. (see moves #6)
+ or pos — positive results for function
The successful execution of the function.
- or neg — negative results for function
An inversion of function: the protagonist or antagonist fails in the execution of the function.
= or contr — negative results for function with retribution
An inversion of function: the protagonist or antagonist fails in the execution of the function and is cruelly punished for the failure.
Based on: "Morphology of the Folktale by Vladimir Propp" (University of Texas Press, Austin, Texas, 1968), pp 71 - 78