black, blackness, inkiness-the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white). whiteness, white-the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black).
proÂ·tagÂ·oÂ·nist. n. 1. The main character in a drama or other literary work. 2. In ancient Greek drama, the first actor to engage in dialogue with the chorus, in later dramas playing the main character and some minor characters as well. 3. a. A leading or principal figure.
For example, the common character of a hero is an archetype in that all heroes in literature share some key traits. We can also call certain famous heroes such as King Arthur and Luke Skywalker archetypal heroes, as they fit this mold.