But smart novelists know that plenty of fun and intrigue can be found in introducing a character by occupation and then revealing the complex character obscured by type.

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Sesame Street hopes to tackle this issue by introducing a new character, Lily (pictured above) to the cast.

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The Patrimonito World Heritage Adventures project consists of, so far, a series of eight short films introducing the cartoon character of Patrimonito.

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"The main character is introducing the people in his life in songs that have a presentational feel to them, " the show's composer and co-lyricist, Marc Shaiman, said.

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