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Dramatis personae
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the characters that participate in a play, novel, or narrative
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Plural form
dramatis personae
What is "dramatis personae"?
Dramatis personae is the list of characters in a play or literary work. It is typically found at the beginning of the script and provides the names and brief descriptions of each character. This list helps the audience or readers understand who the characters are and their roles in the story. It serves as a reference to keep track of the various individuals involved in the plot and their relationships with one another.
