The leading character in a literary work is the________

LITERATURE
WAEC 2017

The leading character in a literary work is the________

  • A. Foil
  • B. Villain
  • C. Antagonist
  • D. Protagonist

Correct Answer: D. Protagonist

Explanation

A protagonist (from Ancient Greek ????????????? (protagonistes), meaning 'one who plays the first part, chief actor') is the leading character of a story. Theprotagonist is at the center of the story, makes the key decisions, and experiences the consequences of those decisions.



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