Do fictional characters have a real existence?

I think ghost existence stories are mainly fictional. However, some people claim to have had experiences that they believe are related to ghosts. But these could be due to psychological factors such as stress, sleep paralysis, or just overactive imaginations. For example, in a spooky old building at night, our minds might play tricks on us and make us think we see something that isn't there. Without scientific evidence, it's hard to believe that ghosts are real.

Yes, they do. Fictional characters can inspire us, give us role models, and sometimes even shape our values and beliefs.

Sure they do. Fictional characters can inspire us, teach us lessons, and sometimes even change our perspectives.

Memoirs typically feature real characters. They are based on the author's personal experiences, so the people described are usually real.

Well, it's a complex issue. Technically, fictional characters themselves don't have rights. But the creator of the character holds certain intellectual property rights over them.

Well, fictional characters don't have actual rights. They are creations of the author's imagination and don't have the standing to assert rights in a legal sense. However, there can be copyright protection for the character's image and likeness to prevent unauthorized use by others.

Maybe it's because you get so emotionally invested in their stories that they feel like real people to you.

It could be because they relate to the characters on a deep emotional level and kind of forget they're not actual people. Maybe they see parts of themselves or their desires in those fictional figures.

It's because good writers give them depth and personality. They make us relate to their emotions and experiences, so they seem like real people.