In Greek, protagonist means “first fighter” (leading fighter, main fighter) involved in a struggle, or “one in agony.” When considered in this light, whether the protagonist is a hero or a scoundrel is irrelevant. In fact, the ancient Greeks venerated great warriors as heroes no matter which side they fought on. Heroes are the vessel that we use to tell a story. The hero’s struggles and movements, and their point of view, reflect the egocentric reality of our own lives because we only truly witness life from our own perspective.
