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Grammar

Cast in the role of villain

Hi

I've found this sentence in a dictionary :

Clarke's trying to cast me in the role of villain here.

How is that not 'in the role of a villain' ?

Thanks!
  

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It would be "the" villain, if anything. A standard story has one villain and one hero. We normally leave the article off in that context, that's all.

— Enoon

  • It would be "the" villain, if anything.
  • A standard story has one villain and one hero.
  • We normally leave the article off in that context, that's all.
  • It's like saying he was cast in the role of Macbeth.
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It would be "the" villain, if anything. A standard story has one villain and one hero. We normally leave the article off in that context, that's all. It's like saying he was cast in the role of Macbeth.
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