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A
general term used in analyzing films for one of the
supporting characters. Mostly used by the Swedish dramaturgist
Ola Olsson.
A
supporting character can be described as a sidekick if he
supports the goals of the main character. The sidekick can
also be used to express the main character's feelings and
thoughts to the viewer. This is because monologue, which is
much used in the theater, does not work well in film expression.
Thus, the sidekick is a good means of giving the main character
a reason to ponder on his actions and to tell about his thoughts
through a dialogue.
Examples
of main character - sidekick relationships:
- Sherlock Holmes and Watson
- Luke Skywalker and Obi-wan-Kenobi (at a critical moment
- Luke talks to the ghost of Obi-wan-Kenobi!)
- Pekka and Pätkä
- Tarzan and Cheetah
Cf.
Supporting
character, protagonist,
drama
Screen Craft [Writing a Likeable Sidekick: 7 Archetypes You Can Choose From - ScreenCraft]
Studio Binder [What is a Deuteragonist — Definition & Examples for Writers (studiobinder.com)]
Master Class [What Is a Deuteragonist in Literature? 7 Examples of Deuteragonists - 2023 - MasterClass]
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