In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet , Romeo is a protagonist because he is a

A protagonist is a story’s main character, often one whose struggle drives the plot. Romeo is one of the play’s central characters, and he faces challenges through his love for Juliet and the conflict between their families. Therefore, “sympathetic main character facing a challenge” is the best description. A devoted friend is not what defines a protagonist, and Romeo is not merely a source of conflict or a character from the 1700s.

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