Applying Vladmir Propp to The Shining

In class our teacher asked us to determine whether or not Propp’s narrative structure applies to the film the Shinning. Propp’s narrative structure is separated into six segments: preparation, complication, transference, struggle, return and recognition. I found is that these segments don’t follow the story in chronological order. Also multiple stories from the film could be fitted into the narrative structure. Looking at how the structure fits into The Shining shows it is a unique film and fits the pyschological horror genre well. Also the character types fit also and also some characters given the impression of being the hero at first and ending up being the villian.