Which of the following often provides support and helps the protagonist?

C. Minor character.

Explanation:

A protagonist in literature can be defined as the lead, principal or chief (main) character in a story, play or film. Thus, a protagonist refers to the character that is being closely followed by an audience or a reader in order to determine the character's fate at the end of the story or play.

Generally, the protagonist in a drama, story or play is usually considered to be a hero or heroine and is mainly opposed or antagonized by another character known as an antagonist.

Also, a minor character often provides support and helps the protagonist. The actions of a minor character helps to move (drive) the story or plot events forward as their actions complements or provides support to the chief (main) character known as protagonist.

The correct answer is B. The reader is meant to feel the tension of the conflict immediately. The meaning of "In medias res" is to start the story in the middle or sometime after the natural beginning of the story. Its effect is to create significant questions and consequent tension so the audience wonders about what happened before. Throughout the story, questions are gradually answered.

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