In a story, the leading character is called the

• A. Narrator
• B. Antagonist
• C. Mentor
• D. Protagonist

Answer: (D)

The main character who drives the story is called the protagonist. This is the person the plot follows most closely, the one with whom the audience identifies, whose goals shape the events, and who often undergoes change by the end. The narrator is the voice that tells the story, which can belong to the protagonist or to another character. The antagonist is the force, person, or situation that opposes the protagonist and creates the central conflict. The mentor is a guiding figure who helps the main character learn or grow, but they are not necessarily the focal character of the story. So, the leading character fits the role of the protagonist.