Protagonist vs. Antagonist

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a character analysis activity is designed to help students dissect and document important information about the main characters in a story they are reading. The sheet is divided into two sections, one for the protagonist and the other for the antagonist, with prompts to describe who each character is. Additionally, there is a section for students to reflect on and evaluate how well the protagonist and antagonist complement each other, encouraging deeper thought about the characters’ dynamics and their roles in the narrative.

The purpose of this worksheet is to teach students how to identify and analyze the central characters in a story. It encourages close reading and critical thinking as students gather details about the protagonists and antagonists they encounter in literature. The worksheet helps students understand the narrative significance of the relationship between the protagonist and antagonist. By asking students to consider whether the characters are well-matched, it also guides them to evaluate the effectiveness of the story’s conflict and character development.