Explain the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist. Give one example of each that is not already on the list.

Protagonists and antagonists are both essential characters in a story, but they propel the plot in different and usually opposite ways: The protagonist works toward the central story goals, while the antagonist works against the goals.

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