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A-to-Z Characters - Who Was It? - Names in Literature

Who is the main character? What are his/her character traits? Who are the supporting characters? Why are these characters important? How do they interact? Read more about characters in literature.
Keep Track of Characters
Whether you're reading a novel for a literature class, or enjoying a book on the beach, characters are the vehicles that often help to drive the plot. They make you care about what happens, and you may grow emotionally attached to them (wishing for their happiness and success). But, not all characters are very exciting. And, in some novels, the characters have such similar names that it's sometimes difficult to keep track. Here are a few tips to help...

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