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A hero or heroine in a story. But in Pulp all these characters are corrupt and wicked.
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Wrong. The protagonist of a story does not have to be the hero or heroine
Straight out of dictionary.com
"2 entries found for protagonist.
pro·tag·o·nist ( P ) Pronunciation Key (pr-tg-nst)
n.
The main character in a drama or other literary work.
In ancient Greek drama, the first actor to engage in dialogue with the chorus, in later dramas playing the main character and some minor characters as well.
A leading or principal figure.
The leader of a cause; a champion.
Usage Problem. A proponent; an advocate."
Like I said, perhaps you should’ve re-read the definition of a protagonist. The protagonist does NOT have to be the “good guy,” just the “main guy.” Often times the good guys are the antagonists.