Question

Read this summary of a story's plot. Based on this summary, which type of character is Sara?

static character

minor character

protagonist

antagonist

Answer 1

Sara is a bright 15-year-old from Philadelphia. Always cheerful, she is ready to lend a helping hand at school and in the community whenever needed. She is good at her studies and helps friends with their lessons. However, following a bout of illness and several medical tests, it is found that Sara has cancer. Sara initially faces the disease bravely, but as the months go by, and the treatment gets more painful, she loses hope. Sara’s father has to take an additional job to pay for her treatment, and her mother has to give up her job to take care of her. Her entire family struggles financially and emotionally. Eventually, the sacrifices of her family and friends move Sara, and she regains a positive state of mind. Gradually, her condition improves. Whenever she feels helpless, she looks at her loved ones for courage to keep fighting the disease.

Answer 2

Protagonist, definitely.