in the introduction
the begining
In the introduction
The reader in "Inkheart" is called Fenoglio. He is a character in the book who is the author of the story within the story. His words have the power to bring characters out of the book.
Characters are vital to literary work because they help readers connect with the story. The characters bring the story to life for the readers.
it is usually the first part of a story where the reader is given an overview of the characters, setting, and mood. Throughout the story the author develops these elements to a further extent.
The stage in which the author introduces the characters is typically the exposition. This is where the characters, setting, and basic conflict of the story are established.
The same way you introduce any other characters! Conjoined twins would be an unusual pair of characters, but you'd just bring them into the story by having them doing something active, the way you bring any characters into the story.
The characters in the story are discovered rather than explained. They present themselves without comment from the author.
tone
Usually a 1 chapter long story, or a picture that tells a story, and is usually a romantic story of 1 or more of the characters.
It's subjective and depends on the story, but typically minor characters or extras have less importance than main characters. These characters usually have limited impact on the plot and development of the story.
None of the characters in this story were given names by the author.