Protagonist and Antagonist Protagonist Definition T he character the story revolves around The one pursuing the Story Goal Generally the Hero or Good Guy Generally the Main Character ID: 164787
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Opposing Forces Moving the Story Forward
Protagonist and Antagonist Slide2
Protagonist
Definition:
T
he
character the story revolves
around.
The one pursuing the Story Goal.
Generally the Hero or Good Guy.
Generally the Main Character.
Can be a Bad Guy or Villain (if the story revolves around them).Slide3
Antagonist
Definition:
A character
or force that opposes the
protagonist.
Many times it is the Villain or Bad Guy.
If the protagonist is the villain or bad guy, then it can be the Good
G
uy, Police, or the Law.
It isn’t always a character, it can be a force, an idea, a universal law, internal struggle, or any other
thing
that opposes the protagonist.
It propels the story forward – it requires the protagonist to act or react and to make choices.Slide4
Protagonist and
Antagonist
Think Opposites
In literature, it won’t always be this easy to identify (Oh, if life could be as simple as Elmo).
Many times, the reader needs to think to really figure out what is in opposition.Slide5
Let’s look at some stories you are probably familiar with.
Let’s consider the
Protagonist
and
Antagonist Slide6
Harry Potter Series
Protagonist – Harry Potter
Antagonist –
VoldemortSlide7
Twilight Series
Protagonist – Bella
Antagonist –
VolturiSlide8
Star Wars
Protagonist – Luke Skywalker
Antagonist – Darth VaderSlide9
Star Wars
Protagonist – Anakin Skywalker
Antagonist – Darth
SidiousSlide10
Lord of the rings
Protagonist – Frodo
Antagonist –
Sauron
This character is a spirit–no physical bodySlide11
Cast Away
Protagonist – Chuck
Noland
Antagonist – The Island, being stranded.Slide12
Hunger Games
Protagonist –
Katniss
Everdeen
Antagonist – The SocietySlide13
Ocean’s Eleven
Protagonist – Danny Ocean
Expert Thief and Crime Mastermind
Antagonist – Terry Benedict
Casino Owner in Las VegasSlide14
The Godfather Series
Protagonist –
Michael
Corleone
Crime Boss–great example of bad guy.
Antagonist – The Family, the mob business, other mob families.Slide15
Now you trySlide16
Who is the Protagonist?
Who / what is the antagonist?Slide17
Who is the Protagonist?Who / what is the antagonist?Slide18
Group Project
1 sheet of paper for the group, put everyone’s name on the top. (scribe and spokesperson)
In your group, choose a different story (not the same one you worked on when we covered themes).
Identify a Theme
Identify
the Protagonist
Identify the
Antagonist
List 2 character traits (not physical) for your protagonist and if the antagonist is a character, 2 for that character as well.
Support
all
of your claims and ideas from the text!!