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protagonist

Also known as leading protagonist, main protagonist

thumb|200px|William Shakespeare|Shakespeare's [[Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. William Morris Hunt, oil on canvas, ]]

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A protagonist is the main character in a story whose actions and choices drive the plot forward. Understanding who the protagonist is helps readers follow and connect with the central journey of a narrative.

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male form of label: protagonista
female form of label: Protagonistin

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Etymology
Ancient world
Types
Hero/heroine
Antihero
Tragic hero
Main protagonist
Villain protagonist
Supporting protagonist
Further examples
References

thumb|200px|William Shakespeare|Shakespeare's [[Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. William Morris Hunt, oil on canvas, ]]

A protagonist () is the main character of a story. The protagonist makes key decisions that affect the plot, primarily influencing the story and propelling it forward, and is often the character who faces the most significant obstacles and choices. If a story contains a subplot, or is a narrative made up of several stories, then each subplot may have its own protagonist.