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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 often the hero or main character in a story, while the antagonist is the villain or the character opposing the protagonist.
- Remember pro as in being in favor of, for the protagonist who drives the plot forward.
- Think antagonist sounds like anti or against – the antagonist is often against the protagonist's goals.
- In many narratives, the protagonist undergoes change because of conflicts with the antagonist.
- Visualize the protagonist in the spotlight and the antagonist causing a shadow to fall over them.
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