A "mute protagonist" refers to a main character in a story who does not speak. They communicate through actions, expressions, or other non-verbal means.
Sentences with «mute protagonist»
While the blank slate model for a mostly - or - totally - mute protagonist in the past may have allowed players to roleplay a certain kind of hero, I have enjoyed Persona 5's approach much, much more and feel very happy controlling the main character, even if it's just to watch him spin his pen one more time. (thatvideogameblog.com)
Over the last three decades Kratsman has provided Israelis — and his audience around the world — with a unique visual conceptual language, illuminating clandestine sites of action and giving voice to the sometimes mute protagonists of the Israeli - Palestinian conflict. (blog.politics.ox.ac.uk)
So many RPGs opt for mute protagonists and a first - person view in order to allow the player to transport themselves into the world, which is nice in its own way but I've long been a fan of actually taking on a mostly predefined role, and Geralt fits the bill nicely. (wolfsgamingblog.com)