A character is a person, animal, or even an inanimate object that takes part in the action of a literary work. They can be:
* Protagonists: The main characters, often the heroes or heroines of the story.
* Antagonists: The characters who oppose the protagonists.
* Supporting characters: Characters who play a less central role but are still important to the story.
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