Propp's 31 Narrative Functions in Morphology of the Folktale - TOML

[[items]]
code = "01"
slug = "absentation"
name = "Absentation"
description = "A member of the family absents themselves from home."
narrativeSphere = "Introduction"
symbol = "β"

[[items]]
code = "02"
slug = "interdiction"
name = "Interdiction"
description = "An interdiction or prohibition is addressed to the hero."
narrativeSphere = "Introduction"
symbol = "γ"

[[items]]
code = "03"
slug = "violation"
name = "Violation"
description = "The interdiction is violated."
narrativeSphere = "Introduction"
symbol = "δ"

[[items]]
code = "04"
slug = "reconnaissance"
name = "Reconnaissance"
description = "The villain attempts to obtain information about the hero or victim."
narrativeSphere = "Introduction"
symbol = "ε"

[[items]]
code = "05"
slug = "delivery"
name = "Delivery"
description = "The villain gains the information they sought."
narrativeSphere = "Introduction"
symbol = "ζ"

[[items]]
code = "06"
slug = "trickery"
name = "Trickery"
description = "The villain uses deception to gain advantage over the hero."
narrativeSphere = "Introduction"
symbol = "η"

[[items]]
code = "07"
slug = "complicity"
name = "Complicity"
description = "The victim submits to deception and unwittingly helps the villain."
narrativeSphere = "Introduction"
symbol = "θ"

[[items]]
code = "08"
slug = "villainy-or-lack"
name = "Villainy or Lack"
description = "The villain causes harm, or a lack/deficiency is recognized."
narrativeSphere = "Body/Complication"
symbol = "A/a"

[[items]]
code = "09"
slug = "mediation"
name = "Mediation"
description = "Misfortune becomes known and the hero is called upon for help."
narrativeSphere = "Body/Complication"
symbol = "B"

[[items]]
code = "10"
slug = "counteraction"
name = "Beginning Counter-Action"
description = "The hero agrees to undertake counter-action against the misfortune."
narrativeSphere = "Body/Complication"
symbol = "B↑"

[[items]]
code = "11"
slug = "departure"
name = "Departure"
description = "The hero leaves home to begin the quest."
narrativeSphere = "Donor Sequence/Main Quest"
symbol = "↑"

[[items]]
code = "12"
slug = "first-function-of-donor"
name = "First Function of the Donor"
description = "The hero is tested or challenged by a donor figure."
narrativeSphere = "Donor Sequence/Main Quest"
symbol = "D"

[[items]]
code = "13"
slug = "heros-reaction"
name = "Hero's Reaction"
description = "The hero reacts to the donor's test, passing or failing."
narrativeSphere = "Donor Sequence/Main Quest"
symbol = "E"

[[items]]
code = "14"
slug = "receipt-of-magical-agent"
name = "Receipt of a Magical Agent"
description = "The hero acquires a magical object, weapon, or helper."
narrativeSphere = "Donor Sequence/Main Quest"
symbol = "F"

[[items]]
code = "15"
slug = "spatial-transfer"
name = "Spatial Transfer"
description = "The hero is transported to the location of the object of search."
narrativeSphere = "Donor Sequence/Main Quest"
symbol = "G"

[[items]]
code = "16"
slug = "struggle"
name = "Struggle"
description = "The hero and villain engage in direct combat or contest."
narrativeSphere = "Donor Sequence/Main Quest"
symbol = "H"

[[items]]
code = "17"
slug = "branding"
name = "Branding"
description = "The hero receives a mark, scar, or wound during the struggle."
narrativeSphere = "Donor Sequence/Main Quest"
symbol = "I"

[[items]]
code = "18"
slug = "victory"
name = "Victory"
description = "The villain is defeated, killed, or overcome."
narrativeSphere = "Donor Sequence/Main Quest"
symbol = "I"

[[items]]
code = "19"
slug = "liquidation-of-lack"
name = "Liquidation of Lack"
description = "The initial misfortune or lack is resolved."
narrativeSphere = "Donor Sequence/Main Quest"
symbol = "K"

[[items]]
code = "20"
slug = "return"
name = "Return"
description = "The hero returns home or to another location."
narrativeSphere = "Hero's Return"
symbol = "↓"

[[items]]
code = "21"
slug = "pursuit"
name = "Pursuit"
description = "The hero is pursued by the villain or their agent."
narrativeSphere = "Hero's Return"
symbol = "Pr"

[[items]]
code = "22"
slug = "rescue"
name = "Rescue"
description = "The hero is rescued from pursuit through various means."
narrativeSphere = "Hero's Return"
symbol = "Rs"

[[items]]
code = "23"
slug = "unrecognized-arrival"
name = "Unrecognized Arrival"
description = "The hero arrives home but is not recognized."
narrativeSphere = "Hero's Return"
symbol = "O"

[[items]]
code = "24"
slug = "unfounded-claims"
name = "Unfounded Claims"
description = "A false hero presents unfounded claims to the hero's achievements."
narrativeSphere = "Hero's Return"
symbol = "L"

[[items]]
code = "25"
slug = "difficult-task"
name = "Difficult Task"
description = "A difficult task is proposed to prove the hero's identity."
narrativeSphere = "Hero's Return"
symbol = "T"

[[items]]
code = "26"
slug = "solution"
name = "Solution"
description = "The hero accomplishes the difficult task."
narrativeSphere = "Hero's Return"
symbol = "T"

[[items]]
code = "27"
slug = "recognition"
name = "Recognition"
description = "The hero is recognized by their mark or through solving the task."
narrativeSphere = "Hero's Return"
symbol = "Q"

[[items]]
code = "28"
slug = "exposure"
name = "Exposure"
description = "The false hero or villain is exposed and revealed."
narrativeSphere = "Hero's Return"
symbol = "Ex"

[[items]]
code = "29"
slug = "transfiguration"
name = "Transfiguration"
description = "The hero is given a new appearance through transformation."
narrativeSphere = "Hero's Return"
symbol = "T"

[[items]]
code = "30"
slug = "punishment"
name = "Punishment"
description = "The villain is punished for their deeds."
narrativeSphere = "Hero's Return"
symbol = "U"

[[items]]
code = "31"
slug = "wedding"
name = "Wedding"
description = "The hero is married and/or ascends the throne."
narrativeSphere = "Hero's Return"
symbol = "W"