ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The protagonist of a story is sometimes called the main character. The protagonist of a story is opposed by an antagonist.

Detailed explanation-2: -In literature, a protagonist is the story’s main character, while an antagonist is a character who opposes the protagonist. The conflict between these two characters drives the plot forward.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most protagonists fit into one of the following four protagonist types: heroes, antiheroes, villain protagonists, and supporting protagonists.

Detailed explanation-4: -A Main Character is the player through whom the audience experiences the story first hand. A Protagonist is the prime mover of the plot. A Hero is a combination of both Main Character and Protagonist.