In the story "A Death in the Family", who is the protagonist?

In the story "A Death in the Family" the protagonist is
Rufus, because the action revolves around the series of events that occur as a result of
the death of his father, whose name was Jay. In a way, Rufus's process of coping, and
the adaptation to a new life without Jay is the antagonistic influences that test,
challenge, and make or break the main character. For this reason, the protagonist is
Rufus, as he underwent the most intense transformation as a result of the climatic
moment in the story when the father died.