The role of the characters in the novel refers to the role of the characters in the story plot, theme expression, emotional rendering and so on. The following are some common roles of the character image: 1. Drive the development of the story: A vivid and distinct character can attract the attention of the readers and make them want to know more about the story of this character, thus driving the development of the story. 2. The theme: The characters in the novel can express the theme through their behavior, speech, psychology, and many other aspects. Through the creation of the characters, the readers could have a deeper understanding of the theme of the novel. 3. Demonstrate the emotions of the characters: The characters in the novel can express their emotions such as joy, anger, sorrow, joy, love, hate, etc. through their words and actions. These emotions could affect the reader's emotional resonance and enhance the emotional appeal of the novel. 4. Enriching the atmosphere: The characters in the novel can use their words and deeds to exaggerate the atmosphere described in the novel, such as tension, suspense, romance, horror, etc. This kind of atmosphere could allow the readers to better understand the theme and emotions of the novel and thus better enjoy the reading process. 5. Shaping the character image: The character image in the novel can be shaped through their personality characteristics, behavior habits and other aspects. This kind of shaping can allow the reader to have a deeper understanding of the characters in the novel and thus enhance the readers 'reading ability. The above are some common aspects of the role of the characters in the novel. Of course, in the specific creation of the role of the characters, there are many other factors that need to be shaped and used according to the story plot, theme expression, and other factors.