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(c) 2004 by Sheila Seifert
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Protagonists / Antagonists
Examples from Children’s Books
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The Complete Tales of Peter Rabbit & Other Favorite Stories
By Beatrix Potter, Illustrator Charles Santore, Publisher Running Press
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Let’s Begin with
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The Complete Tales of Peter Rabbit & Other Favorite Stories
By Beatrix Potter, Illustrator Charles Santore, Publisher Running Press
Answer:• Peter Rabbit • He learns why he should
not go into Mr. McGregor’s garden.
Protagonist:Which character changes the most in the story?
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The Complete Tales of Peter Rabbit & Other Favorite Stories
By Beatrix Potter, Illustrator Charles Santore, Publisher Running Press
Answer:• Mr. McGregor • He does not want
rabbits in his garden.
Antagonist:Which character causes the protagonist
to change the most in the story?
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Let’s try another story . . .
How did you do?
Were you able to find the protagonist and antagonist?
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Winnie the Pooh’s Honey Adventures
Adapted & Published by Disney, By Isabel Gaines, Illustrator Nancy Stevenson
Answer:• Winnie the Pooh • He thinks his problem is
that he is out of honey, but learns that his love for honey is the problem.
Protagonist:Which character changes the most in the story?
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Winnie the Pooh’s Honey Adventures
Adapted & Published by Disney, By Isabel Gaines, Illustrator Nancy Stevenson
Answer:• The bees • Through defending the
honey, they cause Pooh to see that his obsession is complicating his life.
Antagonist:Which character causes the protagonist
to change the most in the story?
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Let’s try another story . . .
Were you able to find the protagonist and antagonist before I told who they were?
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Duck for President
By Doreen Cronin, Illustrator Betsy Lewin, Publisher Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Answer:• Duck • Wanting an easier life,
Duck runs for office and wins. He learn that life on the farm was the easiest life of all.
Protagonist:Which character changes the most in the story?
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Duck for President
By Doreen Cronin, Illustrator Betsy Lewin, Publisher Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Answer:• The Political Process • It forces duck into more and
more areas of responsibility as he continues to win elections.
Antagonist:Which character causes the protagonist
to change the most in the story?
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Let’s try another story . . .
How did you do this time?
The antagonist was harder to locate because it was not a character (person or animal).
It was a thing.
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The Tortoise and the Hare
By Betty Miles, Illustrator Paul Meisel, Publisher Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers
Answer:• Hare • He thinks talent over drive
will win the race. He learns that drive plays an important part in winning.
Protagonist:Which character changes the most in the story?
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The Tortoise and the Hare
By Betty Miles, Illustrator Paul Meisel, Publisher Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers
Answer:
• Tortoise
• He is slow, but steady, and causes Hare to realize that drive can win over talent.
Antagonist:Which character causes the protagonist
to change the most in the story?
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Let’s try another story . . .
Although Hare and Tortoise
were both main characters,
one animal changed,
and one animal remained the same.
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Green Eggs and Ham
Written and Illustrated by Dr. Seuss, Publisher Beginning Books (Random House)
Answer:• The “I” in the story • He fights against change
until he learns that some changes are good.
Protagonist:Which character changes the most in the story?
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Green Eggs and Ham
Written and Illustrated by Dr. Seuss, Publisher Beginning Books (Random House)
Answer:• Sam • He pesters the protagonist
until the protagonist tries something new.
Antagonist:Which character causes the protagonist
to change the most in the story?
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Let’s try another story . . .
Although Sam has more of a presence (personality) in this story, he does not change.
Only the “I” changes. Did you catch that?
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Horrible Harry and the Green Slime Story One: “Secret Pals”
By Suzy Kline, Illustrator Frank Remkiewicz, Publisher Puffin Books
Answer:• Harry • He learns that sometimes
best friends must keep secrets from each other.
Protagonist:Which character changes the most in the story?
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Horrible Harry and the Green Slime Story One: “Secret Pals”
By Suzy Kline, Illustrator Frank Remkiewicz, Publisher Puffin Books
Answer:• The “I” character • “I” does not waver in
doing what is right for his best friend.
Antagonist:Which character causes the protagonist
to change the most in the story?
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Let’s try one last story . . .
This story is told from the perspective of “I.” It also has more to do with how the “I” is feeling, but the story is about Harry--a very interesting mix.
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The Hat
By Jan Brett, Illustrator Jan Brett, Publisher G.P. Putnam’s Sons
Answer:• Hedgie • He tries not to look foolish
until he must admit that clothes do not belong on animals.
Protagonist:Which character changes the most in the story?
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The Hat
By Jan Brett, Illustrator Jan Brett, Publisher G.P. Putnam’s Sons
Answer:• The hat • The hat causes Hedgie to
eventually admit that animals should not wear clothes.
Antagonist:Which character causes the protagonist
to change the most in the story?
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Did you figure it out?
Remember that no matter what kind of children’s book you are writing, you need to clearly define your protagonist and antagonist.
NOW, look through a few of your favorite children’s books to pick out the protagonists and antagonists.
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