Explanation: In literature, a protagonist is the main character or hero of a story. They are often the character who undergoes the most significant changes and faces the most significant challenges in the story. The protagonist is typically the character that the reader or audience is meant to sympathize with or root for.Mark distribution:For writing the definition of protagonist; 1.5 marks.For writing the characteristics of protagonist; 01 mark.[Note: For 1 or 2 spelling mistake(s), 0.5 mark and for 3 or more spelling mistakes, 01 mark will be deducted.]