JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Major Importance of Minor Characters.

  • Published In: Journal of Victorian Culture, 2025, v. 30, n. 2. P. 211 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Martín, Sara 3 of 3

Abstract

The article reviews Grace Pregent's book, *In Praise of the Minor Character*, which explores the significance of minor characters in Victorian literature through an applied rhetorical narrative lens. Pregent argues that minor characters play a crucial role in understanding social structures and empathy within the novels of key Victorian authors, such as the Brontë sisters, George Eliot, and Anthony Trollope. The volume employs a mixed methodology, combining narratology and reader-response criticism, but faces challenges in coherence and clarity regarding key terms. Despite these issues, the book is noted for its insightful analyses and contributions to the study of character in literature, appealing to both scholars of Victorian fiction and broader literary audiences. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Victorian Culture. 2025/04, Vol. 30, Issue 2, p211
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1355-5502
  • DOI:10.1093/jvcult/vcaf017
  • Accession Number:189568285
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