Question

what makes tze-yo-tzuh the antagonist in the monkey king plotline of american born chinese?
a. he defeats the monkey king and imprisons him under a rock.
b. he shows the monkey king that he is an all - powerful being.
c. he proves that he is stronger than the monkey king.
d. he blocks the monkey king from achieving his goal.

Explanation:

To determine the antagonist, we analyze the role of Tze - Yo - Tzuh. An antagonist blocks the protagonist (Monkey King) from their goal. Option A: Imprisonment is a result of blocking the goal. Option B: Showing power isn't the core of being an antagonist. Option C: Proving strength is not the main trait of an antagonist. Option D directly states blocking the goal, which is the key characteristic of an antagonist.

Answer:

D. He blocks the Monkey King from achieving his goal.