What is the word for a hero whose name is also the title of the story?

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What is the word for a hero whose name is also the title of the story?

For example, Dr. Faust is the _____ hero of Johann van Goethe's play, Faust. I hate it when I forget words! Does anyone know an online dictionary with searchable definitions?

2007-02-24 22:20:44 · 5 answers · asked by smokinpope22 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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Eponymous

2007-02-24 22:29:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋

Protagonist?

2007-02-24 22:32:18 · answer #2 · answered by Californiamama 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋

I think "Title Character" is what you're looking for. On second thought I think Felix nailed it....eponymous.

2007-02-24 22:31:13 · answer #3 · answered by eggman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I believe the word you are thinking of is ‘titular’.

2007-02-24 23:09:11 · answer #4 · answered by Athena Lynn. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

you mean like Odysseus is from the Odyssey?

2007-02-24 22:24:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋