Yes, but the practice always seems a little forced, insincere somehow.
Examples: The Queen of Air and Darkness by Poul Anderson has a character named Sherlock Holmes. The Flowers of Death (Fleur de Mal) by Brian Stablesford has a character named Oscar Wilde.
If you mean a 'main' character in your story, you could say a "protagonist"... or a figure.
A catalyst is a character tha brings about change in the story. For example, a catalyst's actions could cause one character to lose trust in another, or something of the sorts. Basically, if the story takes a different course because of a certain character, that character would be a catalyst.
A catalyst is a character tha brings about change in the story. For example, a catalyst's actions could cause one character to lose trust in another, or something of the sorts. Basically, if the story takes a different course because of a certain character, that character would be a catalyst.
If The Yellow Wallpaper were told from another character's perspective, such as John's, it would likely focus on his perceptions and rationale for his actions. The story may paint a different picture of the narrator's mental state and provide insight into John's perspective on his wife's condition. This shift in perspective could potentially alter the reader's interpretation of the events and themes of the story.
A mirror character is a character in a story who reflects or contrasts the traits, emotions, or actions of another character. They are often used to help highlight certain aspects of the main character or provide a different perspective on a situation. This technique can add depth and complexity to the story.
Every person sees the world through their own eyes, so anything in your story will be different if seen through the perspective of another character. They have their own ideas of what the conflict is about and what caused it.
No.
external conflict
A foil is a character who contrasts with another character in order to highlight particular qualities of that character, while an antagonist is a character or force that opposes the protagonist in a story. Foils help to accentuate traits in another character, while antagonists create conflict and obstacles for the protagonist to overcome.
A frame story is a story told within another story. An example of a frame story is Frankenstein, where the majority of the narrative action takes place within Victor Frankenstein's story to another character.
"The author gives an actions of the main character that will lead another character to do something, changing the story." by Naheem D. King
"The Journey Home": The story could focus on a physical journey of returning to one's roots or homeland. "Homecoming": This title could suggest a character rediscovering their sense of belonging or finding peace after a period of turmoil. "The Return": The title could imply a character's comeback after facing challenges or setbacks.