# Homo Fictus — Aspects of the Novel character guide

> Homo Fictus in Aspects of the Novel by E. M. Forster.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0005-iii-people

## Who they are

Term for fictional human, used to discuss the nature of character in novels.

## In the story

### [V: The Plot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/aspects_of_the_novel_se/chapters/v-the-plot)

Implied as the fictional character type that resists plot demands, preferring to brood and explore inner life rather than contribute to plot.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/aspects_of_the_novel_se/characters/homo_fictus
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/aspects_of_the_novel_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/aspects_of_the_novel_se/characters