character vs Uncle Tom

character and Uncle Tom both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
character	Yes	No	Yes	No
Uncle Tom	Yes	No	No	No

character (noun)	Uncle Tom (noun)
(genetics) an attribute (structural or functional) that is determined by a gene or group of genes	a servile black character in a novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe
the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions	a servile black character in a novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe
a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something	(ethnic slur) offensive and derogatory name for a Black man who is abjectly servile and deferential to Whites
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)	Uncle Tom (verb)
engrave or inscribe characters on