Agent (definition)

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As a thematic relation, an agent is the doer of some action. In Sam made banana bread, Sam is the agent.

See Also

Thematic Relation (definition)

External Links

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agent_(grammar)

References

Carnie, Andrew (2006) Syntax: A Generative Introduction. Malden: Wiley-Blackwell.

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