Deuteragonist

In literature, the deuteragonist (/ˌdjuːtəˈræɡənɪst/ DEW-tə-RAG-ə-nist; from Ancient Greek δευτεραγωνιστής (deuteragōnistḗs) 'second actor') or secondary main character^[1] is the second most important character of a narrative, after the protagonist and before the tritagonist.^[2] The deuteragonist often acts as a constant companion to the protagonist or someone who continues actively aiding a protagonist.^[3] The deuteragonist may switch between supporting and opposing the protagonist, depending on their own conflict or plot.^[4]

^ Pavis, Patrice (1998-01-01). Dictionary of the Theatre: Terms, Concepts, and Analysis. University of Toronto Press. ISBN 978-0-8020-8163-6.
^ Bartleby.com (2006). "Deuteragonist" Archived 2005-12-22 at the Wayback Machine.
^ "Deuteragonist - Examples and Definition of Deuteragonist". Literary Devices. 2021-09-29. Archived from the original on 2021-10-01. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
^ Ann Hollingsworth, Catherine. "Theological Existentialism In San Manuel Bueno, Mártir". Wayne State University. Archived from the original on 2021-10-01. Retrieved 2021-10-01.

[1] Pavis, Patrice (1998-01-01). Dictionary of the Theatre: Terms, Concepts, and Analysis. University of Toronto Press. ISBN 978-0-8020-8163-6.

[deut1-2] Bartleby.com (2006). "Deuteragonist" Archived 2005-12-22 at the Wayback Machine.

[3] "Deuteragonist - Examples and Definition of Deuteragonist". Literary Devices. 2021-09-29. Archived from the original on 2021-10-01. Retrieved 2021-10-01.

[4] Ann Hollingsworth, Catherine. "Theological Existentialism In San Manuel Bueno, Mártir". Wayne State University. Archived from the original on 2021-10-01. Retrieved 2021-10-01.

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