What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Protagonist vs Instigator - What's the difference?

protagonist | instigator |

As nouns the difference between protagonist and instigator

is that protagonist is protagonist (main character in a literary work or drama) while instigator is a person who intentionally incites or starts something, especially one that starts trouble.

protagonist

English

(wikipedia protagonist)

Noun

(en noun)
  • The main character in any story, such as a literary work or drama.
  • A leading person in a contest; a principal performer.
  • An advocate or champion of a cause or course of action.

    • Antonyms

    * antagonist

    Related terms

    * agonist * agonistes

    Coordinate terms

    * deuteragonist * tritagonist

    External links

    * *

    instigator

    English

    Alternative forms

    * instigatour (qualifier)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person who intentionally incites or starts something, especially one that starts trouble.

    • Synonyms

    * initiator

    Related terms

    * instigate * instigation ----