character in poem
C20980
concept
A character in a poem is an imagined or represented figure—human, animal, or abstract entity—whose actions, thoughts, or presence help convey the poem’s themes, emotions, and narrative.
Observed surface forms (6)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| character in a poem | 6 |
| poetic addressee | 2 |
| character in a verse novel | 1 |
| dramatic poem character | 1 |
| poeticCharacters | 1 |
| poetry protagonist | 1 |
Instances (13)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Romney Leigh | character in a verse novel |
| Kwasind | — |
| Sir Launfal | poetry protagonist |
| Peer Gynt | dramatic poem character |
| Fair Youth | poetic addressee |
| Dark Lady | poetic addressee |
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Ariel (character in Alexander Pope's The Rape of the Lock)
surface form:
Ariel
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character in a poem |
| Emble | character in a poem |
| Mortmain | character in a poem |
| Acrasia | character in a poem |
| the Baron | character in a poem |
| Thalestris | character in a poem |
| the cotter's children | poeticCharacters |