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No i don't agree, pritagonists are the main characters but antagonists are the minor characters. So, that means Bill, Sam, and Johnny are the PROTAGONISTS. Mr. Dorset and Mrs. Dorset are antagonists. Because they are minor in the story.
Please look at the links below to understand the difference between protagonist and antagonist. Both definitions refer to "a principal character," one that is a main character.
WHO EVER WROTE THAT JONNY IS THE PROTAGONIST IS A COMPLETE AND TOTAL IDIOT. AS PREVIOUSLY STATED, THE PROTAGONIST IS THE MAIN CHARACTER. DON'T QUESTION MY AUTHORITY, WE READ THIS FOR ENGLISH CLASS AND I KNOW I'M RIGHT. :)
The antagonist in this story are Bill and Sam, because they kidnap Johnny and hold him for ransom.
Antagonist- the person or force that works against the protagonist or good person of the story.
Okay, there is a fundamental confusion about what a protagonist and an antagonist are. The protagonist of a story is simply the main character of the story - no value judgement. For example, if you are reading a story in which a serial killer is the main character, s/he will be your protagonist, despite the fact s/he is not a good person. The antagonist is the person, etc. who is in conflict with the protagonist. For example, in the serial killer story, there is (hopefully) a character who is trying to put a stop to the senseless killing. Although this person is acting for the greater good, s/he is the antagonist of the story because s/he is in conflict with the serial killer.
That being said, Sam is the protagonist of Ransom because the story is about him. Johnny is in conflict with Bill and Sam and, therefore, is the antagonist. Johnny is not exactly an angel here, now is he?
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∙ 14y ago
In "The Ransom of Red Chief," the conflict arises when the kidnappers realize that the boy they've kidnapped, Johnny, is actually a handful to deal with due to his mischievous and wild behavior. Their attempts to ransom him back to his family are complicated by Johnny's antics, which ultimately lead to their own frustration and the comedic resolution of the story.
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∙ 15y agoIt"s not a Western! a kid who play-acts Western roles is abducted by two teen-aged boys as a sort of juvenile prank.l It was written by O.Henry. A classic example of not to judge a book by its cover-or title. I knew an English Teacher, Mr. Morda who was not familiar with the tale but gave it once as assigned reading and wanted details as to (what sort of horse did he have, what tribe did he lead or belong to, and evidentally thought it was a Western Redskin saga. Many a Redskin leader was taken into custody by the Army or the Texas Rangers (which are, in effect state police)/ No it"s not a Western!
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When was The Ransom of Red Chief created?
The Ransom of Red Chief was created in 1910.
Who is the author of the ransom of the red chief?
Ransom of the Red Chief is a short story by O Henry.
What is an example of tautology in the story the ransom of red chief?
somnolent sleepiness is an example of tautology in ransom of red chief
What is capitalized incorrectly Have you ever read the Ransom of Red Chief?
"Ransom" and "Red Chief" should both be capitalized correctly.
Who are the ransom of red chief characters?
Sam, The Red Chief, and Bill.
What are the release dates for The Ransom of Red Chief - 1911?
The Ransom of Red Chief - 1911 was released on: USA: 15 February 1911
What are some alliteration in the ransom of red chief?
The first is in the title: Ranson of Red Chief.
When was The Ransom of Red Chief written?
1910
Who is is red chief?
There is not a famous person or character named Red Chief. There is a book called, The Ransom of Red Chief, though.
Who is red chief from the ransom of red chief?
The red Cheif is Jonny the boy sam and bill took
What is the malapropism in the book the ransom of red chief?
The malapropism in "The Ransom of Red Chief" by O. Henry is when the kidnappers refer to their victim as wild Indian not wild child.
Who wrote Ransom of Red Chief what was his name?
The story "The Ransom of Red Chief" was written by O. Henry, a pen name for American writer William Sydney Porter. This humorous short story was first published in 1907.
