Propp's character roles:
Villian - Jack Torrence + Delbert Grady
Donor - Dick Hallorann
Helper - Tony and Dick Hallorann
Princess/sought for person - Danny Torrence
Princess's Father - (Mother) Wendy Torrence
Dispatcher - Stuart Ullman
Hero/Victim - Danny and Wendy Torrence
False Hero - Jack Torrence
Preparation
Jack leaves home for interview at Overlook Hotel.
The cook (Dick Hallorann) tells Danny not to go in room 237.
Complication
Jack fails at writing his book, becomes lonely and starts to go crazy.
Transference
Wendy thinks Jack has hurt Danny after he came out of room 237.
Struggle
Wendy hits Jack with a bat to defend herself otherwise he will kill her.
Return
Wendy and Danny use the snow vehicle as an escape after getting away from Jack.
Recognition
After Wendy and Danny escape Jack is left to freeze to death in the maze.
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