+Characters are the foundational entities, real or imagined, that populate a narrative. They are the driving force behind the [Plot](/wiki/plot), embodying the story's [Themes](/wiki/themes) and eliciting reader connection through their actions and developments.
+## See also
+- [Story](/wiki/story)
+- [Narrative](/wiki/narrative)
+- [Protagonist](/wiki/protagonist)
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