Character Face-Off

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is about differentiating between protagonists and antagonists in stories. It explains that the protagonist is the main character or the “good guy,” while the antagonist is the opposing force or the “bad guy,” creating the central conflict of the story. The sheet instructs students to think of books or movies they have enjoyed and identify the protagonist and antagonist in each, with space provided for their responses. This encourages students to engage with stories they are familiar with and analyze the roles of the central characters.

The worksheet teaches students to identify and understand the roles of protagonists and antagonists within various narratives. By listing characters from stories they know, students learn how protagonists and antagonists contribute to the storyline and the development of the central conflict. The activity reinforces the concept of opposition in storytelling and the significance of each character’s actions in advancing the plot. It helps students to recognize narrative structure and character dynamics, essential components of literary analysis.