For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.  Andrew is the protagonist in the play.

Analyze the question: You're asked for the word opposite in meaning to "protagonist" (an antonym question).

Explain the concept:

• Protagonist is the main character in a play, novel, or film, the hero or leading figure whose story we follow.
• The character who stands against the protagonist is the antagonist, the villain or opposing force.

Step-by-step solution:

1. Define "protagonist": the main or leading character.
2. Look for the word that means the character who opposes the main character.
3. Check the options: • A. enemy: This is related in meaning to antagonist, but it is a general word and not the literary opposite of protagonist. • B. antagonist: This is the exact literary counterpart and direct opposite of protagonist. • C. progressive: This is a distractor. It sounds like "pro-" but has nothing to do with the meaning. • D. opponent: This is close in meaning but is not the precise literary term.

Answer: The correct option is B. antagonist.

Tip: Remember the prefixes: pro- means "for" and anti- means "against." So the protagonist is the one "for" the story's cause, while the antagonist is "against" them. Don't be tempted by "enemy" or "opponent." In literature-based vocabulary questions, always choose the exact technical term.