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Characters

Individuals who populate a narrative.

story figures narrative beings

In literature and storytelling, characters are the individuals who populate a narrative. They can be human, animal, or fictional entities that drive the plot forward through their actions and interactions.

Etymology

The term 'character' originates from the Greek word 'charaktēr,' referring to a distinguishing mark or stamp.

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Characters are the people or creatures in a story that do things and make it interesting.

Fun Facts

Characters can be based on real people
Some characters become more famous than the books they're in
Character development is a key element of storytelling

FAQ

What are characters? They are the people or creatures in a story
Who creates characters? Authors and writers create characters
What roles do characters play? They drive the plot and interact with each other

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

narrative story

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

protagonist antagonist supporting character

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

plot story narrative

Indexes

literary device narrative element

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