Grammar fix
main character
most important person in a story
The person who the story is mostly about; the central figure in a book, movie, or play.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Harry Potter is the main character in the famous book series.
In my favorite novel, the main character faces many challenges but never gives up, which makes the story inspiring.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: The main character's name is call Tom.
Say: The main character's name is Tom. / is called Tom.
'is called Tom' (passive) or just 'is Tom' — not 'is call'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'The main character' is the everyday term; 'protagonist of the narrative' is literary-essay.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
the main character
- of
- play
- the story's
- lead