Protagonist
Vocabulary
Beginner
📝 Quick Definition
The main character in a literary work
📚 Detailed Explanation
The protagonist is the central character of a story around whom the main conflict revolves. The protagonist drives the plot forward and is typically the character with whom readers are meant to sympathize.
💡 Example
Harry Potter in the Harry Potter series, Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games.
⚠️ Common Mistake/Confusion
Not always the "good guy"—that's the hero. Protagonist is just the main character.
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📌 Notes/Source
Opposite of antagonist (opposing force).