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Character Qualities

Word List with 15 words
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antagonist
a person who is opposed to, struggles against, or competes with the protagonist.
protagonist
the main character.
foil
a character whose qualities contrast another character, usually the protagonist, to make them stand out.
suspect
a person who is suspected, especially one suspected of a crime.
victim
a person who is injured or hurt by the villan.
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villain
a person who represents evil or maliciousness.
witness
a person who observes a crime or other incident.
hero
the principal male character in a story, play or film, around whom the action and conflict centers.
heroine
the principal female character in a story, play, or film around whom the action and conflict centers.
hubris
excessive pride or self-confidence that is often self-destructive.
nemesis
a person or thing that a main character cannot conquer or achieve.
enemy
a person who feels hatred for or fosters harmful designs against someone else.
prodigy
a person, especially a child or young person, having extraordinary talent or ability.
sidekick
a close friend, who is usually in a lower position.
narrator
a person who tells the story of events.

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