Protagonist

all-time high after Jamal’s nonchalant response saying, ‘(he chose it) just because’. This line creates a sense of doubt for the audience as we await the result with Jamal (which additionally makes the movie bring a sense of inclusiveness between its protagonist and the audience). After finding out that he won, Jamal decides to go to the train station one last time. This time, however, he sees Latika standing there waiting for him. The use of an empty setting (in this case, a train station)…

Hollywood typically needs a protagonist and an antagonist in order to successfully prove that the story is true, and to create a meaningful story. As a result, two stereotypical Hollywood characters, the villain and love interest were added often to lift characters, events and triumphs…

It would be hard to make the best out of the situation, especially as an outspoken, young individual with strong beliefs. In both, "The Sound of Music" directed by Robert Wise and Naomi Shihab Nye's memoir, "Going Where I'm Coming From", the protagonists were honest, strong-willed, and had a sense of justice that lead them to change. Maria had trouble with the reserved and tranquil lifestyle of the nuns. She was a kind, but wild soul that could not be contained. She was happy and wanted other…

Games are both books that follow protagonists journeys as they face the challenges and important decisions that not only affect themselves but others. The Hunger Games is set in a controlling society that is divided into twelve districts. There used to be thirteen districts, but the thirteenth rebelled and lost. Because of this rebellion, two contenders from each district are forced to fight to the death for the capital’s pleasure. Katniss is the protagonist in The Hunger Games and…

In the stories “The Story of an Hour” and “The Chrysanthemums”, the main protagonists from each story has an epiphany or a realization in their lives and relationships. The characters are both in relationships that they subtly hint throughout the story that they are not happy in. While both end in depressing fashion, each character also finishes their respective story dramatically different. In each story, both characters react to the events that cause the epiphany in similar ways, such as how…

First off ask yourself, does Tally live in utopian or a dystopian world? Where Tally is soon to become a so called “pretty.” Unfortunately for her best friend shay doesn’t feel the same way. Never the less Tally finds a way to escape this dystopian world of hers, even if only for a moment. Throughout the text Tally reveals characteristics that assisted her best, in which were cunning, tolerance, and last but not least adventurous. To start, Tally’s wit can be compared to that of a con. For…

The Power of Color Author Dionne Brand emphasizes the use of color in her short story “No Rinsed Blue Sky, No Red Flower Fences”. The main character’s emotions, perceptions, as well as her social standing are demonstrated. The protagonist is an immigrant to Canada where she finds work babysitting children. All of her own children reside in her seaside hometown, leaving her alone in this foreign country. She is frightened by the whiteness of the walls in her apartment and the people surrounding…

Main Characters Coraline Jones= The young brave heroine and explorer, she is curious and quite clever with her plans. She is a main protagonist character in the story. She is the only child, which often makes her bored at home. Coraline is a round character with the book being about her. Coraline is also a dynamic character. She goes from sad about her life, to happy and grateful as the…

the short stories “A Sound of Thunder” by Ray Bradbury, “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst, and “Poison” by Roald Dahl, the main characters all share a common pattern of having their own mistakes and faults. These authors are able to give their protagonists more in…

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury and Anthem by Ayn Rand both have protagonists that are fighting with the people around them to support what they believe in. Throughout both novels, the main characters realize they want to change the way things are in their societies. In Fahrenheit 451, Montag, the protagonist, is fighting with his fellow firemen to help them understand that books are good. In Anthem, Equality, the main protagonist is having a conflict with the Board of Scholars. Individuals who…