Yes, having a sympathetic character can help readers connect with the story on an emotional level, adding depth and relatability to the narrative. A sympathetic character can also drive the plot forward by eliciting empathy and maintaining reader interest throughout the story.
To explain how the character is feeling. If a novel didn't say what the character's point of view was then it would be really boring!
In the novel "As I Lay Dying" by William Faulkner, Darl Bundren is often seen as the most intelligent and sympathetic character. His introspective nature and ability to understand the complexities of human emotions set him apart from the other characters in the novel. His insights into the family's journey and his struggles with his own mental state contribute to his portrayal as a compassionate and perceptive figure.
Bill because of his special sympathetic mind. I don't even know if this is a real character. I just wanted to type! :)
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ponyboy was the main character in this novel
Bill Sykes and Nancy are characters in the Charles Dickens novel "Oliver Twist" published in 1837. Bill Sykes is a violent criminal and Nancy is a sympathetic character caught in a complex web of loyalties and betrayals.
A sympathetic character is one that we, as readers, sympathize with or relate to... usually one that we recognize as being human and having many of the strengths and weaknesses that we do, even if the character also has many traits that are extra-normal.
A subordinate character is by definition not as important to the story as the main character, but many novels do spend time developing the "supporting cast" of characters, especially if the novel is part of a series where the same characters will appear in later books.
sympathetic.
The character who narrates the novel "Moby Dick" is Ishmael.
Not the Primary character, but the character that is secondary in the story or novel.
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