What Is the Primary Function of Secondary Characters

question 8

Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of secondary characters?

• A) to provide comic relief
• B) to question the morality of the protagonist
• C) to move the story forward or flesh out the motivations of the protagonist
• D) to narrate the story
• E) to frustrate the protagonist's quest

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