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A person in a book or play, usually but not always fictional. It is usual to refer to the ‘characters’ rather than the ‘people’ created by novelists, poets, or playwrights. Characterization is the description of characters.

The cross represents the Greek Orthodox faith. Blue stands for the sea and sky. The shade has varied over the years. White symbolizes purity. Effective date: 22 December 1978. >>