Waiting for the Barbarians
Who is the protagonist in Waiting for the Barbarians by J. M. Coetzee?
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The Magistrate is the protagonist and central character in the novel, Waiting for the Barbarians. Though his actions cause much damage over the course of the novel, the Magistrate's character continues to evolve and grow.
Waiting for the Barbarians