Supporting Characters: Added Story Depth
Without supporting characters, most plays would be akin to an orchestra without a violin section, i.e., the foundation is there, but it lacks completion and brilliance. Although supporting characters often have minor roles in the plot, they generally enhance the story and entertain the reader. They also add controversy and directly affect the main character's course of actions or the plot sequence. Sophocles's play Antigone, is greatly enriched by its supporting cast, specifically by the sentry and Ismene. The play's main characters, Antigone…
