character

(eg. solace, literal, celtic )

character /ˈkɛ rɪk tər/ ?

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(n) an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
(n) a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something
(n) the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions
(n) an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
(n) a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
(n) good repute
(n) a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability
(n) a written symbol that is used to represent speech
(n) (genetics) an attribute (structural or functional) that is determined by a gene or group of genes
(v) engrave or inscribe characters on

Photographer Howard Schatz asks an array of character actors to do what they do best.
Both cartoonists have hordes of loyal fans; both draw moonfaced characters; both go by a single name.
But the character descriptions make me doubt if the analyst has watched the same show as I have.

"One of the things that we have to change in this country is the idea that people can't disagree without challenging each other's character and patriotism," Obama said. "I will let no one question my love of this country. I love America, so...
on Aug 19, 2008 By: Barack Obama Source: USA Today
"Character plays a big role," Martino said. "What can you say when a Cardozo asks to kick the fifth penalty and he does it the way he did it?"
on Jun 30, 2010 By: Gerardo Martino Source: The Associated Press
"In 'Monster's Ball' that character that he created seemed to be almost like an unformed being, retreating from themselves, retreating from his father, from his life, even retreating from us," Day-Lewis said. "And yet we wanted to follow him,...
on Jan 27, 2008 By: Daniel Day-Lewis Source: The Times