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==Origin==

==Origin==

French ''confident'', from Italian ''confidente'', from ''confidente'' [[confident]], trustworthy, from [[Latin]] ''confident''-, ''confidens''

French ''confident'', from Italian ''confidente'', from ''confidente'' [[confident]], trustworthy, from [[Latin]] ''confident''-, ''confidens''

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_century 1646]

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_century 1646]

==Definition==

==Definition==

*1 : one to whom [[secrets]] are entrusted; especially : [[intimate]]

*1 : one to whom [[secrets]] are entrusted; especially : [[intimate]]

The '''confidant''' feminine: ''confidante'', same pronunciation) is a [[character]] in a [[story]] that the lead character (protagonist) confides in and [[trusts]]. Typically, these consist of the best [[friend]], relative, doctor or boss.  

The '''confidant''' feminine: ''confidante'', same pronunciation) is a [[character]] in a [[story]] that the lead character (protagonist) confides in and [[trusts]]. Typically, these consist of the best [[friend]], relative, doctor or boss.  

The confidant provides the [[writer]] of the [[story]] with a plausible device for [[communicating]] to the [[audience]] the [[mind]] and [[intention]] of their principal character ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protagonist protagonist]). The protagonist may [[reveal]] their [[secrets]], personal [[problems]] and character [[flaws]] to the [[audience]] through their [[conversations]] and interactions with the confidant character, often entrusting them with important [[information]] about themselves (as well as information critical to the plot) that they would not entrust to other characters. The type of character used as a confidant is most commonly the protagonist's closest [[friend]], but may also be a [[family]] member such as a [[spouse]], sibling or [[parental]] figure, co-worker, trainer or a [[health]] professional such as their [[psychiatrist]].

The confidant provides the [[writer]] of the [[story]] with a plausible device for [[communicating]] to the [[audience]] the [[mind]] and [[intention]] of their principal character ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protagonist protagonist]). The protagonist may [[reveal]] their [[secrets]], personal [[problems]] and character [[flaws]] to the [[audience]] through their [[conversations]] and interactions with the confidant character, often entrusting them with important [[information]] about themselves (as well as information critical to the plot) that they would not entrust to other characters. The type of character used as a confidant is most commonly the protagonist's closest [[friend]], but may also be a [[family]] member such as a [[spouse]], sibling or [[parental]] figure, co-worker, trainer or a [[health]] professional such as their [[psychiatrist]].

Confidants may not only be used for conveying [[information]] about the plot to the [[audience]], but may also be used to [[share]] information about the protagonist (such as their [[feelings]] about certain subjects or personal [[fears]]). In this way, the audience can get to know the protagonist and their [[goals]], as well as their [[personality]] and role in the [[story]]. Therefore, the confidant is likely to be the only character in the story to know the protagonist's [[secrets]] or hidden agendas (and even if they are not the only ones to know, they would at least be the very first ones to know other than the protagonist themselves).

Confidants may not only be used for conveying [[information]] about the plot to the [[audience]], but may also be used to [[share]] information about the protagonist (such as their [[feelings]] about certain subjects or personal [[fears]]). In this way, the audience can get to know the protagonist and their [[goals]], as well as their [[personality]] and role in the [[story]]. Therefore, the confidant is likely to be the only character in the story to know the protagonist's [[secrets]] or hidden agendas (and even if they are not the only ones to know, they would at least be the very first ones to know other than the protagonist themselves).

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