main character

Example Sentences

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Even when Ms. Musgraves herself isn’t the main character, the tales mostly take place in the East Texas region where she was born and raised.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

"In fiction, the main character is often the centre of events," he says.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

When I reread it again, I felt like our main character, Lauren Olamina, being 15 years old, having this level of invincibility that 15-year-olds feel, is so needed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The animated nature of his film, Kelly said, gives it more power than a traditional film might have because it allows an audience to imagine themselves as the main character.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

I was surprised how much I was able to relate to the main character, Holden.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers