Groups comparison
Silent protagonist (Mute protagonist) - 1984 to 2022
Protagonist appears not to communicate (verbally).
Substitute speaker - 2003 to 2018
The protagonist doesn't speak (much), but there's another character who handles most of the talking for them.
Acknowledged protagonist silence[Acknowledged silence] - 2014 to 2018
The protagonist's constant silence is actually acknowledged by other characters instead of being handwaved.
Protagonist appears not to communicate (verbally).
Substitute speaker - 2003 to 2018
The protagonist doesn't speak (much), but there's another character who handles most of the talking for them.
Acknowledged protagonist silence[Acknowledged silence] - 2014 to 2018
The protagonist's constant silence is actually acknowledged by other characters instead of being handwaved.
silentprotagonist
substitutespeaker
acknowledgedsilence