Role and significance

The part played by fictional characters

There are two main approaches to considering characters in novels: their role and their significance:

  • Their role in the novel refers to the part they play in moving the plot forward
  • Their significance refers to the way in which they contribute to the novel's thematic content.
Investigate!
  • Make a list of the minor characters
    • Trace their role in the plot
  • Make a list of the main characters
    • Their significance in the story
  • Make a list of the minor characters
    • Trace their role in the plot
  • Make a list of the main characters
    • Their significance in the story.

 

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