Opposite Gender Protagonists: Difference between revisions

A strong way to create an emotionally resonant and impactful relationship is having [[The Hero]]es of the story be opposite genders. In other words, the main characters are a boy and a girl. The two go on adventures, help each other get out of sticky situations, experience [[The Power of Friendship]], and sometimes fall in love. This trope is quite unpredictable, but what's almost guaranteed is that the two stick together through the story. There may be a [[Second Act Breakup]], but you can rest assured that they'll eventually get back together.

 

# The leads must be protagonists. If the male lead is the protagonist, then the female cannot be a mentor, parent, or any other character who doesn't play a central role. Check if the characters' ages are the same. If they are, then it almost always fits. If it doesn't, then there's a chance it may not; proceed with caution.

# There should be two characters clearly identifiable as the protagonists. A [[Ragtag Band of Misfits]] does not count. Similarly, a trio of [[Two Girls and a Guy|two girls and one boy]] or [[Two Guys and a Girl|two boys and a girl]] is also disqualified.