Types of Characters You Need to Know

Types of Characters You Need to Know

1. Protagonist This word comes from greek and means "chief actor".  The protagonist is the central character in a story and the plot revolves around the life of the protagonist. All characters are defined in relation to the protagonist. Examples : Harry Potter, Walter White, Indiana Jones, Hercule Poirot, Dorothy Gale, John McClane, Katniss Everdeen, Frodo Baggins 2. Hero Hero and Protagonist are often the same in literary works. But the hero and protagonist can be different. The protagonist is the one story follows while the hero is one with super courage, character, and willpower.  3. Antagonist The character that antagonizes and opposes the protagonist.  Examples : Sauron, Voldemort, The White Witch, Count Olaf, Maleficent, Iago, Regina George. 4. Deuteragonist Some stories have primary protagonist and a secondary deuteragonist (sidekick) who isn't exactly in spotlight yet pretty close to it.  Examples : Ron & Hermoine, Samwise Gamgee, Jane Bennet, Dr. Watson, Mercutio 5. Tertia…