Actant

Actant is a term used in literary theory to refer to someone or something in a narrative that plays an active role in fulfilling an integral component of the story. Actant can be a person, creature or object. Without the contribution of actants the story may be incomplete.

The term also has uses in linguistics, sociology, computer programming theory, and astrology.

Nearby pages
ACTH, Actin, Acting, Actinian, Actinic