Protagonist

The main character was largely a protagonist. A large portion of the play was about a breakup, entering Harvard University and finding new love again. But just through the view of her eyes, and experiences. As the poem goes on the audience feels as though each of her decisions she made herself…

minor character becoming a protagonist or antagonist. One event in a short story can set off a new chain of events in a completely different direction. The transcendental epiphany in Carver’s “Cathedral” is an inner realization occurring at the end of the short story and the effects of the new perspective are left on to the reader to decide the next path of the story (Carver, 13). In Malamud’s Angel Levine, the epiphany is of the magical realist type as the protagonist Manischevitz is a…

models enable her to grow and become emancipated as she originally felt estranged from her Italian and Australian culture. Viewing this novel through a feminist lens provides an insight into the tenacity and fortitude displayed by the three main protagonists, Katia, Christina and Josie. Katia, a stubborn and judgemental, albeit protective…

A sizeable amount of Literature depicts the lead protagonist as a honourable, selfless courageous character, despite difficulties, bound to succeed in what they pursue. These common traits define the archetype hero. However these characters contain no flaws and nothing representing the 'human condition' therefore appearing very much alien like towards their audience . The Anti-hero contains heroic morals but is plagued with flaws that while more relate-able and appealing towards their audience…

displays that surviving depends on what the survivor can understand and do. The short story “Deep Survival” by Laurence Gonzales displays how the protagonist in the short story “To Build a Fire” by Jack London did not have the capacity of a survivor. Gonzales wrote twelve steps on how to survive, the protagonist did not do three of these steps. The protagonist did not stay calm, celebrate his successes, or play, which caused his failure to survive. One reason the main character died is because…

The main protagonist was a flight attendant named Anna. Marieffi told Anna’s story in a non-linear fashion and was effective in heightening Anna’s emotions at the end of the story. Through the use of memorable flashbacks that were vivid and descriptive, readers can…

author to fill out with vastly differing details depending on the characters, locations, etc. How many heroes, or any protagonist, are much similar then one might give credit? One of the most recognizable and best examples of both the hero archetype and the hero’s journey is The Odyssey; it features the main character as the hero of The Trojan War, Odysseus. Both the story and protagonist are known and used as the prototype for many modern stories. In 2010 came the action comedy movie, Scott…

Cheever uses the setting and the character of the protagonist, Neddy Merrill, as the main devices to highlight the theme of the different four stages of human life. “The Swimmer” is a short story by John Cheever. It was published on July 18, 1964. The story reflects the author’s analysis of the main character, Neddy Merrill. The protagonist decides to swim across the neighbors’ pools along the way to get home. In the early of the story, the protagonist is enthusiastic to swim and full of energy.…

Through his complex characters, Salinger depicts how the American lifestyle erodes the core values of family, as shown in his portrayal of marriage, and the neglect of children. Furthermore, the motif of rejection is used to characterize the two main protagonists shown in these short stories. Overall, “A Perfect Day for Bananafish” and “Teddy” provide meaningful comparison and contrast about society, the demise of human nature, and…

In films, and in life, events and other individuals can affect and mold one’s character. In literature and film, these changes to an individual’s personality are collectively called one’s character development. Often times the protagonist, as well as minor characters, change throughout the film as a result of life changes, and drastic situations. Other characters, particularly the antagonists of the film, can also have a severe impact on the protagonist’s development. This is exactly the case in…