Fictional characters by role in the narrative structure

Inclusion of a humorous character, scene, or witty dialogue in an otherwise serious work

character in a narrative that is not the focus of the primary story but plays a crucial role

Latin phrase

character, usually in a prime time TV series, who often and frequently appears from time to time during the series' run

two comedians who perform together as a single act

character who does not visibly appear within a work, but may be mentioned, heard from, or otherwise communicated with non-visually

character who contrasts with another character of a narrative work