42.2k views
4 votes
In some works of literature, a character who appears briefly, or who does not appear at all, is a significant presence. Using The Importance of Being Earnest, show how such a character functions. You may wish to discuss how the character affects action, theme, or the development of other characters. Avoid plot summary.

User Anevil
by
5.4k points

1 Answer

5 votes

Answer:

Hi

The use of these characters is known as cameo, which is the brief appearance of a known person, usually representing a self or an unnamed character that may not be important for the plot. For example, the antagonist may have his helpers. That is, characters that serve the antagonist to achieve their goal, as opposed to the goal of the protagonist. They are not mandatory characters, but they can be very important when setting up a plot. These types of characters are wild cards, figures that appear briefly in the story to hinder the character in his quest to reach the goal.

In addition, the obstacles characters are not related to the antagonist, but behave at their own risk as small pitfalls in the protagonist's path.

Step-by-step explanation:

User Hansy
by
5.4k points