All stories and movies include a protagonist, which is a main character or characters. In the short story, Nat Hocken was the protagonist. Because of wartime Nat is disabled, but still manages to be a farmer. Nat is married and has two kids. Nat is a loving father and husband that cares for and protects his family. The movie had a different protagonist, which was Melanie Daniels. Melanie is a rich, city girl that has a snobby attitude. Melanie is unmarried and has no kids. People in the movie think that Melanie brought the birds to Bodega Bay.