central character

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While Jolyon is a central character in “The Forsytes,” Soames’ inner conflict is Galsworthy’s cynosure: He’s a man who prizes acquisition and possession to the extent that he cannot love.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

But even in small doses what concerns Edwards is that Jiji is a central character in her child’s school day.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Elliott, the narrator and central character, has never understood how writers become stalled, emptied of fresh ideas—until it happens to him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Despite all the new tools and platforms, the central character in the January 2021 GameStop saga doesn’t think retail investors are in a better spot than five years ago.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

The central character, known only as the Man in the Chair, is a finicky, brilliant middle-aged man, a lover of the theater and of language.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove