Narrative and The Crazies

Propp

The Villian – U.S Army -  They are the cause of the virus. They crashed a military aircraft containing a dangerous chemical in to the town’s water.

 

The Hero – David – David rescures his wife and whatever he can of the community. He uses his knowledge and effort to the best of his ability. David and his wife is the last to survive in the film. 

 

The Donor – Deputy Russell Clank can be qualified as both The Donor and the Helper. He is seen as the ‘Donor’ because each time David’s life is at risk, Deputy Clank saves David’s life. If it wasn’t for Clank, David would have not survived throughout the film.

The Princess – Judy qualifies as the princess because she is married to David. David is trying to save her and their new life and unborn baby. She is also classed as the princess because the army capture her and keep her in hospital as they believe she is infected. 

The Farther – Judy also takes the form of a farther role as she tries her hardest to protect Becca from being killed.

The Dispatcher – Rory – Rory is the first person in the town to become infected by the deadly virus. As he is shot aswell, this starts a shock and panic in the town.

The False Hero – The Mayor is seen as the false hero as he is on the who refuses to turn off the contaminated water for the town. His action allowed the rest of the town to become infected and his decision became the unfatel event for the entire town resulting in thousands of deaths.