The correct answer is C. Closely related to one another
Step-by-step explanation:
In literature, the characters and the plot are two important elements in the development of a story. In the case of the characters these are the people or in some cases animals or object with human features that participate in the story and lead the most of the actions that occur during it. On the other hand, the plot refers to the events that are part of the story through which characters encounter conflict and in most cases solved it. Considering this, it can be concluded the characters and the plot are closely connected, because the events that occur on a story (plot) and especially the way the conflict is solved depend on the actions of the characters involved.