Beyond Human

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is titled “Non-Human Protagonists” and focuses on the concept of the protagonist not being limited to human characters in storytelling. It educates students on the etymology of the word protagonist and expands their understanding by explaining that protagonists can be animals, robots, or even machines. The activity prompts students to think about stories they have encountered with non-human protagonists, write down the title of the story, and describe the type of non-human character leading the narrative.

The worksheet teaches students about the diversity of characters that can take the central role in a story, challenging the common notion that protagonists must be human. It aims to broaden their perspective on storytelling and character development. Students learn that compelling narratives can center around any entity capable of driving the story forward. By recalling and writing about non-human protagonists they’ve encountered, students practice recognizing different storytelling techniques and the various forms that protagonists can take in literature and media.