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Protagonist vs. Antagonist
Protagonist
/prəʊˈtæɡənəst/Examples:
She emerged as the protagonist in the climate debate.In the movie, the protagonist faces many obstacles.The protagonist's journey was filled with unexpected twists.
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Antagonist
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The novel's antagonist is a ruthless business mogul.In chemistry, the drug acts as an antagonist to the receptor.He often played the antagonist in school plays.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- The protagonist is usually the hero or main character of the story, while the antagonist opposes them.
- Remember that pro in protagonist can be associated with positive or primary, indicating the main character.
- The ant in antagonist suggests against or anti, relating to opposition or conflict.
- Protagonists are the ones whose story we follow closely; they often drive the story forward.
- Antagonists present challenges to the protagonist, creating tension and conflict in the narrative.
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