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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:
- Protagonist and antagonist are opposites: one is the hero, the other is the villain.
- Protagonist starts with pro, indicating they promote the main action of the story.
- Antagonist starts with anti, meaning against, which aligns with their opposing role.
- Protagonist is usually the character you root for, while the antagonist is opposed to them.
- Remember that both are central to a story’s conflict: protagonist drives it forward, antagonist provides obstacles.
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