JAMB Literature in English 1987 Question 35

Question 35

Literary Terms and Devices

An antagonist is a character in a narrative who

  1. A.uses abusive language to antagonize other characters
  2. B.works against the interests of the protagonist
  3. C.works against the interests of other characters
  4. D.champions the cause of the protagonist.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (works against the interests of the protagonist)

Explanation

The antagonist opposes the main character.