How useful are Propp and Todorov in analysing horror narrative? Part 1

Flaws in Propps Theory :-
- Criticisms include =
> Ignores Character, tone, mood in analysis which differentiates.
> Levi-Straus was main critic as he came from structuralist approach of seeking meaning in the tales, which Propp doesn't do.
> Propp was a formalist who was trying to uncover the building blocks of folk tales and stories.

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