Word
protagonist
Meanings
the main character in a story, film, or play
the main person in a real-life situation or event who plays the leading role in what happens
Definition
A protagonist is the main character in a story, play, or film.
A protagonist is the central character who drives the story forward. The plot often follows this character’s goals, choices, and challenges. The protagonist can be heroic or flawed, but they are usually the person the audience focuses on most.
Examples
- The protagonist faces a tough choice near the end of the novel.
- In the movie, the protagonist starts out selfish but learns to care about others.
- The author makes the protagonist both likeable and believable.
- We see the story through the protagonist’s eyes.
- The protagonist and the antagonist have a final confrontation.