peategelaste

Peategelased is an Estonian term that translates to "main characters" in English. It refers to the central figures in a narrative, such as a novel, play, film, or even a video game. These are the individuals around whom the plot revolves and whose actions, motivations, and development drive the story forward. The audience typically experiences the events of the story through the eyes of the main characters, or at least their journey is of paramount importance to the overall arc of the narrative.

The presence of well-developed main characters is crucial for engaging storytelling. Their complexities, struggles, and triumphs allow audiences to connect emotionally with the work. A story can have one main character, known as the protagonist, or multiple main characters who share a significant role. In some narratives, the lines between main characters and significant supporting characters can be blurred, but generally, main characters are those whose fate and choices have the most profound impact on the story's outcome. The concept of the peategelane is fundamental to understanding character roles in any form of storytelling.