Protagonist

Character Role Analysis

Jamal

You shouldn't need any lifelines to figure out that Jamal is the clear protagonist of Slumdog Millionaire. It's through his eyes that we see the world, and it is his story that we anxiously follow.

Jamal's truly an archetypal hero, given his many noble qualities—from his fierce loyalty and bravery, to his unwavering bravery and ingenuity. These admirable traits, combined with his underdog story, make Jamal pretty dang easy to root for.