What are protagonists?

A protagonist is like the main character in a story, the person or thing that everyone else is trying to help or beat.

Imagine you're playing a game of tag at recess. You’re the one who gets chased, and all your friends are chasing you. In this game, you are the protagonist because the whole fun of the game revolves around what happens to you. Everyone else is trying to catch you or help you escape.

In a book, the protagonist might be someone who goes on an adventure, solves a problem, or helps others. They’re like the main hero, the person everyone roots for.

Sometimes, the protagonist can also be a villain! Think of it like when you're playing a game and you switch sides. Now you are chasing your friends instead of being chased.

Let’s say your friend lost their favorite toy in the park. Your friend is the protagonist because everyone else, including you, is trying to help them find it again. You're like the sidekick or the helper, and together, you make a great team! A protagonist is like the main character in a story, the person or thing that everyone else is trying to help or beat.

Imagine you're playing a game of tag at recess. You’re the one who gets chased, and all your friends are chasing you. In this game, you are the protagonist because the whole fun of the game revolves around what happens to you. Everyone else is trying to catch you or help you escape.

In a book, the protagonist might be someone who goes on an adventure, solves a problem, or helps others. They’re like the main hero, the person everyone roots for.

Sometimes, the protagonist can also be a villain! Think of it like when you're playing a game and you switch sides. Now you are chasing your friends instead of being chased.

Let’s say your friend lost their favorite toy in the park. Your friend is the protagonist because everyone else, including you, is trying to help them find it again. You're like the sidekick or the helper, and together, you make a great team!