Hero & Villain Showdown

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a learning tool designed to help students distinguish between the roles of a protagonist and an antagonist in a narrative. It presents a list of character traits and asks students to categorize each trait by deciding whether it is more typical of a protagonist or an antagonist. The worksheet encourages critical thinking by having students consider which traits are aligned with the central figure in a story versus those associated with their opposition. This categorization activity not only aids in understanding character development but also reinforces comprehension of storytelling dynamics.

The objective of this worksheet is to deepen students’ understanding of narrative roles by examining character traits. It aims to highlight that protagonists and antagonists have distinctive qualities that serve different purposes in a story. Students learn that a protagonist is not always the good guy and that an antagonist might possess relatable flaws. By completing the exercise, students are taught to analyze how characters function within a narrative and contribute to the story’s progression.