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In narrative generally, a character is a person depicted within a story, either through description or direct speech; in drama the term usually refers only to persons portrayed by actors. ...

From: character in The Oxford Companion to Theatre and Performance »

Subjects: Performing arts — Theatre

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date: 02 December 2024

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