ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The protagonist is the character who drives the action–the character whose fate matters most. In other words, they are involved in-and often central to-the plot or conflict of the story, but are also usually the emotional heart of the narrative. Sometimes it’s easy to pinpoint who the protagonist is in a story.

Detailed explanation-2: -Protagonist Your main character or hero is, naturally, the essential player. He* is your focus, the person you want readers to invest in and care about. He’s the center of attention. He drives the plot, pursues the goal, changes and grows as your story progresses.

Detailed explanation-3: -The protagonist is also called the central character or main character and is often the hero of the story.

Detailed explanation-4: -Types of Protagonist Most protagonists fit into one of the following four protagonist types: heroes, antiheroes, villain protagonists, and supporting protagonists.

Detailed explanation-5: -A main character is: the central character of the story, the one that the reader follows through the story or account. The main character is usually involved in the problems of the tale, the climax, and its resolution.