Terms! Add to your Note Cards under the “Literary Terms” Section Day #1 Thursday, 16 Dec.
Protagonist The main character in a literary work Terms Page R28
Ex. #3: Ex. #3: Mary Maloney (Lamb to the Slaughter) Ex. #1: Ex. #1: Equality (Anthem) Ex. #2: Ex. #2: Harrison Bergeron (Harrison Bergeron) Generally thought of as the “Hero” but not necessarily the good guy!
Antagonist A character or force in conflict with a main character, or protagonist Terms Page R21
Ex. #3: Ex. #3: Patrick Maloney (Lamb to the Slaughter) Ex. #1: Ex. #1: Collective Society (Anthem) Ex. #2: Ex. #2: Handicapper General (Harrison Bergeron) Generally thought of as the “bad guy” but not necessarily! It depends on whether or not the Protagonist is good!