protagonist Definition
the main character in a story, play, or movie who drives the plot forward.
Using protagonist: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "protagonist" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Harry Potter is the protagonist of the Harry Potter series.
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In Romeo and Juliet, Romeo is the male protagonist.
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Katniss Everdeen is the protagonist of The Hunger Games trilogy.
protagonist Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with protagonist
a main character in a tragedy who suffers a downfall due to a tragic flaw or fate
Example
Oedipus is a tragic protagonist in the play Oedipus Rex.
a main character who is not likable or relatable to the audience
Example
Holden Caulfield in The Catcher in the Rye is an example of an unsympathetic protagonist.
female protagonist
a main character in a story who identifies as female
Example
Hermione Granger is a female protagonist in the Harry Potter series.
Origins of protagonist
from Greek 'protos' meaning 'first' + 'agonistes' meaning 'actor'
Summary: protagonist in Brief
A protagonist [proh-tag-uh-nist] is the main character in a story, play, or movie who drives the plot forward. Examples include Harry Potter, Romeo, and Katniss Everdeen. A tragic protagonist suffers a downfall, while an unsympathetic protagonist is not likable. A female protagonist identifies as female.
