Challenging Barthes' and Propp's Theory

Barthes' Narrative Codes: Enigma, Action and Semic Code
Barthes says that all narrative is made up of plot, sequences and images, within the plot there will be cardinal functions (main events) also within the plot are catalysers (events that change the narrative). My music video challenges this theory as there are no clear carndinal functions as I use a series of flashbacks with the use of a fast cut montage effect, a convention of a music video. My music video does include an enigma (a mystery to encourage questions) as the audience is unaware of what triggers her isolation and sombre emotions as mentioned in her lyrics and I have represented this in my music video through the use of slow fades and black/white colour filter effects.

Propp's 8 Characters and Action
Using fairy tales as a basis, Propp provides a model of narrative where characters and events can be seen as constructs that exist to drive a narrative momentum. My music video challenges Propp's theory as I deliberately don't show a donar/helper for example when the artist is feeling sad and lonely, the mise en scene is isolated to emphasise these emotions. The character types in my music video seem to overlap as the main character could be seen as the protagonist as well as the vulnerable victim because she is shown as independent when the artist is walking around cheerfully and I used high camera angle to portray her confidence but also shows her vulnerability through her lyrics for example 'I want to be blind for you' showing her innocence.