character vs Philip Marlowe

character and Philip Marlowe both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
character	Yes	No	Yes	No
Philip Marlowe	Yes	No	No	No

character (noun)	Philip Marlowe (noun)
(genetics) an attribute (structural or functional) that is determined by a gene or group of genes	tough cynical detective (one of the early detective heroes in American fiction) created by Raymond Chandler
the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions
a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something
an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
a written symbol that is used to represent speech
a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability
a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
good repute

character (verb)	Philip Marlowe (verb)
engrave or inscribe characters on