protagonist
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The event is billed as a celebration of Faye’s series protagonist, Kitty Howe, a “full-time high school math teacher and part-time accidental crime solver.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Talankin, the co-director and protagonist of the Best Feature Documentary winner, travels with the award often to showcase at events at screenings.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
She feels Didion’s novel urges women to reconnect with themselves, using protagonist Maria as a cautionary tale.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
From here, Jo attempts to piece together the conspiracy—she must become the detective and protagonist, searching for the right decision amid moral chaos.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
It’s a beautiful dream, like the end of an American movie, where the protagonist and his girl drive off into the rest of the world.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
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