Aspects of the Novel · Character
Homo Fictus
Term for fictional human, used to discuss the nature of character in novels.
minor
First appearance: iii people
Homo Fictus shows up with force in V: The Plot. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Implied as the fictional character type that resists plot demands, preferring to brood and explore inner life rather than contribute to plot.
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Relationship types
- Other
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- Diverse characters and narrative theory
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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