protagonist
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American actor Chiwetel Ejiofor plays the protagonist in what became Parsons' first full-length director's credit.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
The protagonist of Kafka’s “The Trial” never learns of what he is accused, which seems to be everything and nothing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
That scene contains a significant Easter egg, by the way – Greg’s new book is his first to feature a female protagonist.
From Salon • May 11, 2026
Playing Coalhouse Walker Jr., the tragic protagonist of this musical based on E.L.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
After Aisha introduced the protagonist, Safiya provided the setting and central conflict, and Nademah took it from there.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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