tritagonist Definition
the character in a play, novel, or the like, who is third in importance after the protagonist and deuteragonist.
Using tritagonist: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tritagonist" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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In the Harry Potter series, Ron Weasley is the tritagonist.
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In the movie The Lion King, Timon is the tritagonist.
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In the play Romeo and Juliet, Mercutio is the tritagonist.
tritagonist Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for tritagonist
- third lead
- third character
- third hero
Origins of tritagonist
from Greek 'trítos', meaning 'third' + 'agōnistḗs', meaning 'actor'
Summary: tritagonist in Brief
'Tritagonist' [trahy-tag-uh-nist] refers to the third most important character in a play, novel, or similar work. It is a term used to describe characters that are not the main protagonist or the second most important character, but still play a significant role in the story. Examples of tritagonists include Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter series and Timon in The Lion King.
