Sherlock Holmes is a character in the novels written by Arthur Conan Doyle. Scarlett O'Hara is a character in Margaret Mitchell's novel Gone with the Wind.
A major character is the focus of the story. Major characters are different at the end of the story than they were at the beginning of a story. The same is not so true of supporting characters.
character that does not change from the beginning of the story.
In the beginning of the short story "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto, the main characters are Victor, a seventh-grade boy, and Teresa, a girl he has a crush on.
Generally in the beginning of the story, exposition refers to the establishment of the setting and characters of the piece.
the beginning followed by the middle the the end
At the beginning of the story, the narrator is typically introducing the setting, characters, and themes. This is where the foundation for the narrative is laid and the reader gets a sense of what to expect from the story.
The beginning of the story where the action is fairly flat and the setting and characters are established is called the exposition. This part of the story sets the stage for what is to come and provides essential background information for the readers.
Exposition does only occur at the beginning of the story because it introduces the characters, the setting and states the conflict.
Static characters do not change throughout a story. These characters maintain the same personality, beliefs, and traits from the beginning to the end of the story. They often serve as a point of stability or contrast to the dynamic characters who experience growth or change.
To give the reader clues as to whether the story is true
A story should have a beginning, middle, and an end. In the beginning, a problem is introduced, in the middle it is developed, and at the end it is resolved. A story should also have characters, dialogue and a setting.
Usually in the first two or three chapters. However, occasional special characters might be introduced later in the story.