With representation in television shows, it is often important that we, as an audience, find characters to relate to, as well as give us stories or interests that we can relate to in order for them to be considered a protagonist or as many would say the “hero”. Desna Sims, the main character of the hit TV show Claws, captures this essence perfectly throughout the show through humor and various situations that can often be relatable for some viewers. Through Desna’s behaviors and endeavors, this has allowed the public to perceive her meaning of perseverance on, what it really means to be a strong woman in times of controversy through the life she has been chosen to portray for television audiences everywhere. To fully characterize, Desna, as the main protagonist we must first understand what a protagonist is. A protagonist is the first actor in a play; thence the principal actor or character, perhaps one of the most prominent figures in a real situation (Cuddon 565). Moreover, being the protagonist is about pursuing the main goal of the plot of the story. Desna is the epitome of this as she starts with humble beginnings – she raises her brother, delving in …show more content…
Desna, who was destined to escape working for the Dixie Mafia under all circumstances, decided to continue to work for the Dixie Mafia to save Jenn’s daughter, Brienne. However, having a friend like Desna who gives her space and opportunity to provide for her family in the mist of hard times, she employs her at her nail shop. Later, handing her best friend the keys to Desna’s newly bought shop stating, “Jenn, this was the only way to get Brienne back.” (Season 1, Eps. 10 Avalanche). At this moment in the episode, portrays another reason why Desna is such a positive image within the series. In reality, it is extremely rare that someone would place their life on the line for someone other than
Characters in books all having a different significance to the plot of the story. Some characters are the ones that cause trouble while others cause happiness. Some may be ignorant while others may be intelligent. The personality of all the different characters is what makes the book the best it can be. In the story, “Lost Boy, Lost Girl Escaping Civil War In Sudan” there are many unique characters. To start off there is John, a young man who takes charge of all the so called “lost boys” at the refugee camps. Next, there is Martha, a teenage girl who lives with her sister and other Dinka Tribe members. There is Tabitha, Marth’s sister, who an adolescent and to young to understand the whole war concept. Through examination, of all the major
William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar is a story that retells the life of Roman political and military leader, Julius Caesar. It beings after Caesar’s return from Pompey and follows through his death and the events that occur afterwards. While the play is entitled Julius Caesar, he is not the protagonist of the play. A protagonist is “the central character or leading figure in poetry, narrative, novel or any other story,” (Protagonist). Marcus Brutus is the main character in William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar because the story revolves around the him, the story is driven by his goals and duties, and he is loyal to his cause and beliefs, all of which are characteristics of a protagonist (Littlehale).
In literature, there is always the protagonist. The protagonist is the character from whose perspective the whole story is told. And in many cases protagonists are a part of a psychological thriller, which is a literary work that emphasizes the unstable psychological states of its character(s). As the story and the conflicts progress, the protagonist usually undergoes a character arc, in which he or she witnesses significant changes in his or her personality.
Deadly Unna? (1998), is a book based on a true story that tells the tale of non-Indigenous boy Gary ‘Blacky’ Black and his friendship with Dumby Red. Set in Port Victoria in South Australia, Blacky’s evolving relationships with the Indigenous kids in the community inspires him to question the underlying racism that exists in society. In this essay, the author’s methods for conveying the theme of belonging to the reader will be evaluated. Subsequently, Gwynne’s generation of racial segregation in the community, followed by the contrasting types of racism demonstrated by the characters, will be analysed.
The protagonist in this play is Julius Caesar. He is the Protagonist for many reasons. One is that the main plot if the play is to kill Caesar for being a bad ruler against Rome. The consipators were making plans to kill Caesar. There are many warnings in the story that Caesar is going to die, but he ingores all of them because the consipators tell him not to.If he wasn’t the Protagonist then there would be no need to have him in the play for most of them time. Even after his death Caesar still makes many appernices in the book and that makes the other charcters die. Protagonist is the main charcter in a story and that is what caesar is. It is clear that no one else is the Protagonist except for Casear. Caesear lives on in the
The protagonist is the main character of a work of fiction is typically called the protagonist.
Throughout the book, there is no specific main character as the point of view constantly shifts from
First, let’s review the characters in the main story, of which there are few in the literary story
The protagonist of a story is the main character who traditionally undergoes some sort of change. Pony Curtis is the teenage narrator and protagonist of the novel. When his parents were killed in a car accident, Darry, his twenty-year-old brother, began to provide for him. He resents Darry’s bullying manner, not realizing that he does so because he loves him and wants him to make something of himself. Pony belongs to an eastside gang of poor teenagers, called the Greasers; their rivals are the Socs, the rich kids living on the west side of town.
Desira possessed the characteristics of both Ares and Aphrodite. She was a powerful goddess, capable of manipulating the minds of mortals, but she was also passionate and embodied love. However, more than anything, she enjoyed making other beings feel intense desires unparalleled by love itself.
The main character is Beatrice “Tris” Prior and is the lead character and narrates the whole series. She is 16 and born to the faction abnegation but eventually transferred to dauntless and has to face the fact that she is “divergent” which is a combination of many factions and puts her life at risk because the government is looking for people like her. She has 3 other people in her family: Andrew prior (dad), Natalie prior (mom) and Caleb prior (brother) her mom and dad die earlier in the series, all that is left of her family is her and caleb. She gets into a relationship with Tobias Eaton, as the book progresses on they go through some conflict but still cared and took care for each other throughout, her friends and relationships include:
Looking at Psychodynamic areas in Jenny Curran's life, it is easy to see where the root of her problems lie and how she grew into such a troubled young woman. Whether she realized it at any stage of her life or not, Jenny's experiences as a little girl followed her for the rest of her life. After her mother's death when she was only a little girl of five years old, she unfortunately lives with her alcoholic father in Greenbow, Alabama. Her dad sexually and physically assaults her and her two equally unfortunate siblings during the course of their troubled childhood. In an innocent and desperate attempt to run away from her dad's alcohol-induced stupors, she and Forrest hide nearby
A protagonist is the leading character or actor in a play, novel, or story. The leading character of a play is not easily interpreted. A protagonist does not necessarily have to be good or bad. Determining the protagonist is one of the many engaging issues presented in the play. Many characters exhibit the characteristics of a true protagonist in Julius Caesar, few stand out over all others. Caesar was a powerful, courageous, yet arrogant leader who is depicted in many different ways. Brutus friend of Caesar, loves Caesar greatly but does not think he possess leadership skills. Antony is loyal, trustworthy, and a devoted follower of Caesar, and proves to be a required character in Julius Caesar. All three of the protagonist must go
In Greek, Desdemona means ‘the unfortunate’, perhaps reflecting an ideology that she is not meant to be liked, merely pitied for her misfortune as a tragic victim (commonly defined as someone who dies due to the faults of others). Throughout Othello, Desdemona is presented as pure and innocent – in regards to this, Auden’s comment is unusual as Desdemona is seldom criticised; indeed many critics are complementary, giving her titles such as ‘gentle Desdemona’.
In literature, many characters play an important role throughout the story for their actions. In Macbeth, a story about a tragic hero, three witches create a great impact on the outcome of the story. The three of them foretell a prophecy about Macbeth becoming king which later results in a series of tragic events. The play Othello is written by the most famous playwright, William Shakespeare who tells the story of the tragic hero Othello. Throughout the story many characters play an important role. Nevertheless, Emilia has an important role in the story. Emilia is important due to her role of progressing the plot by allowing future events to occur. She also foreshadows events and reveals the truth about Desdemona and Iago. Therefore, many believe that