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What makes a great literary character?

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What makes a great literary character?

Believable characters are unique and three-dimensional. Each has real attributes, like appearance, personality, and a backstory, that make them relatable. A character’s motivations inform their actions and decisions, creating the narrative arc in the story.

Who are the literary heroes that you remember most?

The Heroes

  1. Sir Percy Blakeney. From The Scarlet Pimpernel (and series) by Baroness Emmuska Orczy.
  2. John Rokesmith. From Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens.
  3. Lord Peter Death Bredon Wimsey. From the Lord Peter novels by Dorothy Sayers.
  4. Hercule Poirot.
  5. Harry Feversham.
  6. Dr.
  7. Henry Tilney.
  8. 8. Gabriel Oak.

Who is the best character in fiction?

  1. Sherlock Holmes.
  2. Hermione Granger.
  3. Gandalf.
  4. Winnie-the-Pooh. Everyone’s favourite teddy bear features at number four.
  5. Elizabeth Bennet. At number five, Jane Austen’s strong-minded female protagonist from her novel Pride and Prejudice is one of the most well-known, and best loved, characters in English literature.
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Who is your Favourite Friends character?

America’s favorite friend is none other than Rachel Greene. Among US adults who have seen the show, Jennifer Aniston’s character tops the list, with 20\%. Not far behind is Phoebe Buffay, played by Lisa Kudrow, with 18\%.

Who is your Favourite character in Harry Potter?

Hermione Granger has been voted the favourite character from the Harry Potter novels.

How do you describe a character?

9 Tips for Writing Character Descriptions

  • Start with physical appearance.
  • Carefully choose your adjectives.
  • Think about a character’s interests.
  • Choose descriptive details you’ve observed in your own life.
  • Practice writing character descriptions for people in your life.

What makes a character a character?

What is Character? A character is a person, animal, being, creature, or thing in a story. Writers use characters to perform the actions and speak dialogue, moving the story along a plot line. A story can have only one character (protagonist) and still be a complete story.