Multiple choice

Directions: Find the statement where the given word hasn't been used correctly.
Protagonist

  1. For many people, Shylock is the protagonist in 'The Merchant of Venice'.

  2. He had resolved to take the chief protagonists across the sea towards the West at the end of the book.

  3. He is an enthusiastic protagonist of women's rights.

  4. I brought it on myself like the tragic protagonist of a Greek play.

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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Protagonist' as used in (1) and (4) depicts the correct usage of the word as it means the main character in a play or story. 'Protagonist' in (3) is a positive supporter of a cause or idea, which is explicit from the sentence. The adjective 'chief' in (2) is considered to be superfluous in each case, since 'protagonist' already carries that notion. Hence, (2) is the answer.

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