central character

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While Jolyon is a central character in “The Forsytes,” Soames’ inner conflict is Galsworthy’s cynosure: He’s a man who prizes acquisition and possession to the extent that he cannot love.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

But the lack of compelling performances renders this complex tragedy, and its conflicted central character, frustratingly flat and stubbornly unengaging.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Other movie-theater operators, such as Regal Cinemas, sold the vouchers for $11, in reference to the name of the show’s central character, Eleven.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 2, 2026

Noah Schnapp as Will Byers, the show’s central character.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025

The central character, known only as the Man in the Chair, is a finicky, brilliant middle-aged man, a lover of the theater and of language.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove