Antagonists

Definition

Antagonists are characters or forces that oppose or create conflicts for the protagonists. They act as obstacles to hinder the protagonist's progress.

Related terms

Protagonists:

Protagonists are the main characters in a story who drive the plot forward and face conflicts or challenges. They are usually the ones with whom readers sympathize and root for.

Villains: Villains are specific types of antagonists who possess malicious intentions and actively work against the protagonist.

External Conflict:

External conflicts involve struggles between a character and an outside force, which can be an antagonist.