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

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