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Character roles & hierarchy

Relative narrative prominence and recurring character functions.

17 entries

Antihero
Character roles & hierarchy
Bit part
Character roles & hierarchy
Cameo
Character roles & hierarchy
Co-lead
Character roles & hierarchy
Confidant
Character roles & hierarchy
Foil
Character roles & hierarchy
Guest character
Character roles & hierarchy
Lead character
Character roles & hierarchy
Love interest
Character roles & hierarchy
Mentor
Character roles & hierarchy
Nemesis
Character roles & hierarchy
Recurring character
Character roles & hierarchy
Rival
Character roles & hierarchy
Series regular
Character roles & hierarchy
Sidekick
Character roles & hierarchy
Supporting character
Character roles & hierarchy
Villain
Character roles & hierarchy