what is another term for the main character in a story?
In a work of fiction, a character is depicted through both narrative and dialogue. Characters can be flat, minor characters or round and major, developed with depth. The persona is revealed by how a character responds to conflict, by dialogue, and through descriptions. Characters in fiction can have many roles and purposes, all of them dictated by the writer's intent and style. A few possible character roles include: Protagonist: Also sometimes called the hero or heroine of the story, the protagonist is the main character. In some cases, the reader experiences the story through eyes of the protagonist; in other cases, the protagonist may be only one of many characters whose perspective is described. It is important to note that the protagonist need not be a character with whom the reader identifies; he or she might be a true hero but could also be a character the reader is supposed to dislike.