1. The central or most important character in a narrative work such as a book, film, play, or game
The main character of the novel is a detective solving a murder mystery.
A personagem principal do romance é um detetive resolvendo um mistério de assassinato.
2. The protagonist around whom the plot primarily revolves
In Harry Potter, Harry is the main character whose journey we follow throughout the series.
Em Harry Potter, Harry é a personagem principal cuja jornada acompanhamos ao longo da série.