ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Minor characters. These are the other characters in a story. They are not as important as the major characters, but still play a large part in the story. Their actions help drive the story forward.

Detailed explanation-2: -Minor Characters These characters fill in the story but are not as important as the protagonist or secondary characters. They may have small roles and stories of their own, but don’t drive the action of the protagonist/s main story. They might act as what we’d call “extras” in a movie.

Detailed explanation-3: -Major characters might get all the flashy moments, but it’s often the minor characters-also called background characters-who get to say what most of us would be thinking in real life. When developed the right way, minor characters stick in readers’ minds and become some of the most popular characters in a story.

Detailed explanation-4: -A minor character is usually a character who’s not the protagonist or one of the main supporting characters or secondary characters. They usually have a relatively small role and often only appear for a few scenes. But even if they aren’t on stage for very long, minor characters can have a big impact on the story.

Detailed explanation-5: -The main difference between a major and minor character is this: A major character will be changed by the story. A minor character will not.