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Antagonist

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

The antagonist is a character or force that opposes the protagonist in a story, creating conflict and obstacles for them to overcome.

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