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Protagonist

/proʊˈtæɡənəst/
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(noun) The main character, or one of the main characters, in any story, such as a literary work or drama.

However the protagonist is aware of his own mistakes.
A protagonist as plain and ordinary as him is rare indeed.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the novel is a young woman who must choose between loyalty to her family and her own freedom.

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