Representation of persons (or other beings or creatures) in narrative and dramatic works of art
Also known as characterisation · character development
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Characterization or characterisation is the representation of characters in narrative and dramatic works. The term character development is sometimes used as a synonym. This representation may include direct methods like the attribution of qualities in description or commentary, and indirect methods inviting readers to infer qualities from characters' actions, dialogue, or appearance. Such a personage is called a character. Character(s) is an essential narrative element.