LITERATURE QUESTIONS
ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE
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Major character
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Minor character
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Protagonist
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Antagonist
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Detailed explanation-1: -Protagonist comes from a Greek word for the principal actor in a drama. In modern literature, the protagonist drives the story forward by pursuing a goal. The protagonist of a story is sometimes called the main character. The protagonist of a story is opposed by an antagonist. 08-Apr-2022
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: -Protagonist – The hero of the story who is faced with a conflict. The protagonist is usually the main character. Antagonist – This person is usually the villain of the story. This person, animal, or creature creates conflict for the main character.
Detailed explanation-4: -A protagonist and antagonist are opposites – antonyms. The protagonists are generally the good guys (even it means that sometimes they are antiheroes) while antagonists are generally the bad guys. Look at the protagonists and antagonists in Disney films or in classic children’s fairytales.
Detailed explanation-5: -A person who is both the protagonist and the antagonist is in a “Man Against Self” conflict.