Applying Vladimir Propp's Theory

The Hero

The character who defeats evil.

The Villain

This is the character who struggles against the protagonist.

The Helper

The character who helps the hero fight against villain.

The Dispatcher

The character who invites the hero to eliminate the evil.

The Donor

The character who offers help to the hero which helps in there overall journey against evil.

The Princess

The character who needs to be rescued from the evil character/characters.

Applying the Theory into Films

- James Bond - Quantum of Solace
The Hero: James Bond
The Villain: Dominic Green
The Helper: Camille
The Dispatcher: M
The Donor: M
The Princess: Camille

- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
The Hero: Harry Potter
The Villain: Voldemort
The Helper: Ron Weasley and Hermoine Granger
The Dispatcher: Moaning Myrtle
The Donor: Dobby
The Princess: Ginnie Weasley

- The Dark Knight
The Hero: Bruce Wayne/ Batman
The Villain: The Joker, Harvey Dent and Scarecrow
The Helper: Alfred/ Butler
The Dispatcher: Gordon
The Donor: Lucius Fox
The Princess: Rachel

- Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol
The Hero: Ethan Hunt
The Villain: Hendrick
The Helper: Brandt
The Dispatcher: IMF Secretary
The Donor: Benji
The Princess: Jane