Shakespeare's Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. William Morris Hunt, oil on canvas, c. 1864 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 si
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