supporting character
- sidekickSubordinate adventure partner
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- backgroundOne's formative experiences
- minorScale with lowered third
- foilDefeat a plan
companion · secondary · wingman · cameo · bit part · deuteragonist · ally · confidant · henchman · comic relief · best friend · mentor · love interest · rival · assistant · understudy · scene-stealer · backdrop
- Sidekickssidekick, Dr. Watson, Watson, right-hand man, number two
- theater rolesprotagonist, antagonist, villain, hero, heroine
narrative importance
supporting characterprotagonist
Story's central figure
main character · lead · leading role · lead character · central character
narrative function
supporting characterprotagonist
Story's central figure
main character · antagonist · villain · central figure · lead character