Based on the interaction between Pahom and the Devil, Pahom is the type of character known as protagonist.
A protagonist is the central, main character or leading figure in poetry, narrative, novel drama or other literary work. A protagonist may be a “hero” to the audience or readers. The word originally stems from the Greek language. He or she is generally a character that the reader or audience empathizes with. A protagonist makies or causes an action that moves things along.
