protagonist
In literature and film, the protagonist is not always a "good guy" or a hero; they are simply the main character who drives the plot forward. When used to describe a person championing a cause, it is more formal than saying someone is a "supporter" or "activist".
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Leo is in his room gaming while David is at the office.
David Smith
Is the protagonist in that game a 'game changer' for the plot?
Leo Smith
Stop using corporate speak. He's just a silent MC.
💡
David attempts to use the business buzzword 'game changer' to sound modern and relevant to his son, while Leo dismisses it with 'corporate speak' (slang for jargon) and refers to the protagonist as an 'MC' (Main Character), reflecting their generational gap.
Meanings
noun
The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
"The protagonist of the novel struggles to overcome his internal fears while fighting an external enemy."
noun
An advocate or champion of a particular cause or course of action.
"She was a leading protagonist for the reform of the education system in her city."