Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
title character
Noun
ˈtaɪ.təl ˈkær.ɪk.tər
Definition
The main character in a story or work of literature whose name appears in the title.
Examples
- In ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’, the title character is Harry Potter himself.
- Elizabeth Bennet serves as the title character in ‘Pride and Prejudice’.
- In the novel ‘Frankenstein’, Dr. Victor Frankenstein is the title character, though the creature he creates is often mistakenly thought to be the title character.
Meaning
The title character is typically the protagonist or the most significant character in a narrative, often embodying the central themes and conflicts of the story.
Synonyms
- Main character
- Protagonist
- Lead character
