Character Type Role within narrative
Protagonist (or Hero) – Leads the narrative, is usually looking for something (a quest) or trying to solve something (a mystery). Does not have to be male 🙂 Katniss
Antagonist (or Villain) – Gets in the protagonist’s way President Snow
Heroine – Is usually some sort of prize or reward for the hero. NB if your hero is female, your heroine can be male 🙂 Peeta
Helper/Mentor/Donor – Helps the hero – often acts as a sidekick – Haymitch
