Background Characters
Each important character in a story moves the story forward.
In my opinion Sita is the most important character in Ramayana.
The main character will be the person that the story is about, either the hero or the villain. Your teacher wants you to think about the story and decide which character is the most important to the story.
character- driven
The most important being in your story is the main character -- it doesn't have to be a human!
Secondary Character
The main character is the protagonist, and his/her enemy is the antagonist.
An examination of a character in the context of the work of literature in which he or she appears. A character study is a story that's as much about different sides of a character as it is about events that happen outside the character.
By having the character change in an important way
Yes that would be the definition of "main character."
the caracter is more important than the plot
Appearance can be important to a story as it can help to establish a character's identity, personality, and social status. It can also provide visual cues to the reader about a character's traits or motives. Additionally, appearance can contribute to the setting and atmosphere of the story.