ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -A character who opposes the hero is the antagonist, from a Greek verb that means literally “to struggle against".

Detailed explanation-2: -Synonyms of antagonist. : one that contends with or opposes another : adversary, opponent.

Detailed explanation-3: -What Is an Antagonist? In storytelling, the antagonist is the opposer or combatant working against the protagonist or leading character and creating the main conflict. An antagonist is different from an antihero, who is a protagonist lacking traditional heroic qualities.

Detailed explanation-4: -The protagonist is the “good guy” main character who drives the story forward, while the antagonist is the “bad guy” main character or force that stands in the way of the protagonist’s goals. The relationship between these two main characters is often what makes a film exciting and suspenseful.

Detailed explanation-5: -What Is an Antagonist? The antagonist is the person or force that will move your protagonist toward growth and change throughout the story. The antagonist often takes the form of a villain, or someone who directly opposes the main character in many ways.