CHARACTER PORTRAYAL IN DETECTIVE FICTION: A STUDY OF ARCHETYPES AND SUBVERSIONS
Keywords:
Crime, central mystery, detective fiction, genre, archetypal figures, detective narrative, characterization, psychological contexts.Abstract
Detective novels depend on well-developed characters to move the plot forward and solve the central mystery. Although familiar character types frequently appear, a successful detective story relies on unique portrayals of these characters, and often, on surprising twists to these familiar roles. This analysis explores how character development has changed throughout the history of detective fiction, showing how authors use character to build suspense, explore deeper themes, and ultimately provide a satisfying conclusion for the reader.
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