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==Origin==
French ''confident'', from Italian ''confidente'', from ''confidente'' [[confident]], trustworthy, from [[Latin]] ''confident''-, ''confidens''
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_century 1646]
==Definition==
*1 : one to whom [[secrets]] are entrusted; especially : [[intimate]]
==Description==
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]].
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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==Origin==
French ''confident'', from Italian ''confidente'', from ''confidente'' [[confident]], trustworthy, from [[Latin]] ''confident''-, ''confidens''
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_century 1646]
==Definition==
*1 : one to whom [[secrets]] are entrusted; especially : [[intimate]]
==Description==
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]].
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).
[[Category: Languages and Literature]]
