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A protagonist (from Ancient Greek πρωταγωνιστής prōtagōnistḗs 'one who plays the first part, chief actor') [ 1][ 2][ 3] 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 ...
An antihero (sometimes spelled as anti-hero) [ 1] or anti-heroine is a main character in a narrative (in literature, film, TV, etc.) who may lack some conventional heroic qualities and attributes, such as idealism, courage, and morality. [ 1] Although antiheroes may sometimes perform actions that most of the audience considers morally correct ...
Deuteragonist. In literature, the deuteragonist ( / ˌdjuːtəˈræɡənɪst / DEW-tə-RAG-ə-nist; from Ancient Greek δευτεραγωνιστής (deuteragōnistḗs) 'second actor') or secondary main character[ 1] is the second most important character of a narrative, after the protagonist and before the tritagonist. [ 2] The deuteragonist ...
Characterization or characterisation is the representation of characters (persons, creatures, or other beings) in narrative and dramatic works. The term character development is sometimes used as a synonym. This representation may include direct methods like the attribution of qualities in description or commentary, and indirect (or "dramatic ...
In classical literature, the hero is the main or revered character in heroic epic poetry celebrated through ancient legends of a people, often striving for military conquest and living by a continually flawed personal honor code. [2] The definition of a hero has changed throughout time.
Literature. A narrative, story, or tale is any account of a series of related events or experiences, [ 1][ 2] whether non-fictional ( memoir, biography, news report, documentary, travelogue, etc.) or fictional ( fairy tale, fable, legend, thriller, novel, etc.). [ 3][ 4][ 5] Narratives can be presented through a sequence of written or spoken ...
An antagonist is used as a plot device, to set up conflicts, obstacles, or challenges for the protagonist. [ 5][ 7] Though not every story requires an antagonist, it often is used in plays to increase the level of drama. In tragedies, antagonists are often the cause of the protagonist's main problem, or lead a group of characters against the ...
Main characters. Members of the Dragon Team or Z Fighters in volume 13 of the Dragon Ball Z manga series, from left to right: Vegeta, Tien Shinhan, Chiaotzu, Yamcha, Krillin, Goku, Gohan, Piccolo, and Future Trunks. The Dragon Ball series features an ensemble cast of main characters. [ 17]