Question

select the word that means a main character. the 2016 pulitzer prize for drama was awarded to a broadway musical whose protagonist, alexander hamilton, was one of the founders of the united states. hamilton follows the rise of alexander hamilton from a penniless immigrant to one of the masterminds who founded a new nation. many of the plays actors are african american or latino, and the play uses hip - hop and rap music to bring a modern sensibility to a historical story.

Explanation:

In literature and drama, the main character is often called the protagonist. The example of Alexander Hamilton in the musical 'Hamilton' is given as a protagonist, who is the central figure of the story.

Answer:

protagonist