Antagonist
Definition
The antagonist is a character or force that opposes the protagonist in a story, creating conflict and obstacles for them to overcome.
Related terms
Protagonist: The main character in a story who faces challenges and drives the plot forward.
Conflict: A struggle or problem that arises between opposing forces, often involving the protagonist and antagonist.
Characterization: The process of developing and portraying characters in a story through their actions, dialogue, thoughts, and appearance.
"Antagonist" appears in:
Subjects (2)
AP Psychology
Anatomy & Physiology
Study guides (2)
AP English Literature - 4.1 Protagonists, antagonists, character relationships, and conflict
AP English Literature - 4.3 Archetypes in literature
Practice Questions (1)
Which aspect of character complexity can turn an antagonist into a more sympathetic character?
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