protagonist

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The protagonist is named Tree Tremont, a phenomenal multiracial golfer with an overbearing black father, an attractive wife, two young children and a squeaky-clean public image.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Ronaldinho was a regular protagonist, so too Jay-Jay Okocha, inspiring wide-eyed kids and optimistic adults to attempt the same magic manoeuvres in playgrounds and sparsely-grassed pitches up and down the land.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Darlington has crafted a dark, edgy thriller whose engaging protagonist and intriguing psychological insights linger in the mind long after the memory of that last, jaw-dropping twist fades away.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

"The film stands out, just like its protagonist," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Well, that, and also because it was completely awesome, with an old-school teenage computer hacker as the protagonist.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline