Understanding Protagonists and Antagonists

The video tutorial explains the difference between protagonists and antagonists in stories. A protagonist is the main character or hero who faces challenges, while an antagonist opposes the protagonist, often as the villain. The video provides examples from well-known stories like 'The Three Little Pigs' and 'The Little Mermaid' to illustrate these roles. It also includes interactive questions to help viewers identify protagonists and antagonists in various narratives.

Who is typically the main character in a story?

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Supporting character

• Narrator

What is the primary goal of an antagonist in a story?

• To make life difficult for the protagonist

• To narrate the story

• To help the protagonist

• To solve the protagonist's problems

In the story of the Three Little Pigs, who is the antagonist?

• The three pigs

• The wolf

• The farmer

• The house

In the story of the Little Mermaid, who is the protagonist?

• Ursula

• Ariel

• King Triton

• Sebastian

In the new version of Annie, who is the antagonist?

• Sandy

• Daddy Warbucks

• Miss Hannigan

• Annie

Which of the following is a common trait of a protagonist?

• They are always evil

• They face a problem they must solve

• They narrate the story

• They are always a side character