characters

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The move is risky, and it will be quarrelsome — especially for those who still see Zendaya as an idyllic Disney star, despite her respectable penchant for complicated characters.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Cinemagoers can see similarities between their own lives and those of the characters.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“This Land Is Your Land” touches impressionistically on a huge cast of characters, from Frederick Douglass to Henry Ford, and some 300 sites, from Mount Vernon to Disneyland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Other characters from Super Mario Galaxy, widely considered one of the greatest video games ever released, also feature in promotional material for the film.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

For example, in the music John Williams composed for the Star Wars movies, there are melodic themes that are associated with the main characters.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones