protagonist
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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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- 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.