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protagonist
In storytelling, this term describes the center of the narrative arc. While often equated with the hero, a protagonist is not necessarily virtuous; they are simply the character whose goals drive the plot forward and through whom the audience experiences the story. When used in a social or political context, the word carries a sense of active leadership and bravery. It describes someone who does not just support a cause from the sidelines but takes a visible, driving role in pushing for change.
Used to count individual lead characters in stories or specific champions of a cause.
Meanings
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."
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."