Characters are the people who populate a story. Characters will have different personalities and motivations that will affect how they interact with other characters and react to events in a story.
Types of Characters
Protagonist: The main character of the story that the events will primarily revolve around.
Characters are an integral literary element because they help the plot develop. Their internal and external responses can change a situation, create or help resolve a conflict, and add tension to a scene.
Internal responses —
A character's internal responses refer to his or her feelings, desires, thoughts, and motivations.
External responses —
A character's external responses refer to his or her actions and decisions.