Word for something whose name is not revealed in a novel?

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I'm writing as essay and I wish to introduce the 'father' character, by using an adjective to describe the nature of his role/name. In this book, the father is always referred to as just 'father', and his name is never revealed.

Ie: "In the novel, the ________ father..."

Is there a word for this?

PavelAndré · Answer

Unnamed might be the word you're looking for.

Example: 10 Compelling Unnamed Protagonists in Literature

Justin · Answer

You could also use "anonymous" -
Anonymous

2: not named or identified

(Meriam Webster)

"In the novel, the anonymous father..."

Jelila · Answer

Eponymous
The ‘eponymous father’ or ‘the one who is known by that name’ ie - ‘father’.
Or you could simply say ‘the character known as ‘father’...
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eponymous

Word for something whose name is not revealed in a novel?

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