eight: 400;">This shows his quiet role. He is like a reporter or novelist. He describes what he sees without anger or pride. His role is neutral. He visits coffee houses, talks to people, and reads books. Then he writes about life. This method became popular in novels later.  

Realistic Characters like Sir Roger: Addison created one of the earliest real-life characters in English literature. That character is Sir Roger de Coverley. Sir Roger is kind, gentle, and often funny. He has his own habits and ideas. He is never perfect. However, he is never evil. We see him in his home, in his church, and with his people. Addison adds layers to his personality. Like a novelist, he lets Sir Roger grow slowly. We understand his sorrow, humour, and wisdom. Later, novelists used the same technique. Characters became deep, human, and changeable.

Daily Life and Social Picture: Addison focused on normal life. He did not write about kings or wars. He wrote about villages, churches, and shops. In "Sir Roger at Church," he describes a quiet country Sunday. He writes,

"Sunday clears away the rust of the whole week."

This line shows how Sunday renews the spirit. It also shows how small routines have big meaning. He writes about clean clothes, singing religious songs, and watching sermons. These scenes are ordinary. But they reflect society and teach values. This technique is prominent in novels. The novel shows daily life, not just heroic tales. Addison was the first to do it well.

Variety of Perspectives: The narrator tries to understand many lives. He enters different worlds. He says,

"I have made myself a speculative statesman, soldier, merchant, and artisan…"

He does not live their lives. But he imagines their struggles. He tries to feel their thoughts. This helps him write clearly about all groups. This is a novelist's method. Novels show different people with different views. Addison's wide thinking shaped this idea. He never mocked one group over another. His style respected all types of people. He used observation and sympathy. Later, this balance influenced novels.

Emotional Ending: Addison ends the Coverley series with the death of Sir Roger. The tone is soft and respectful. He writes,

"Sir Roger de Coverley is dead."

This short line carries great emotion. It is not loud or dramatic. It is honest and quiet. Readers feel deep sorrow because Sir Roger was not just a character. Instead, he became a friend. Addison gave a feeling without noise. It showed that good men live on in memory. This moral ending became common in the early novel.

In Conclusion, Addison's "The Coverley Papers" helped English fiction grow. His essays had real people, emotions, and truth. He showed how to write about life with care and meaning. This made him a real pioneer before the English novel began.