ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The traditional definition of antagonist is a villain-a “bad guy” in the story, often working for evil purposes to destroy a heroic protagonist.

Detailed explanation-2: -A protagonist and antagonist are opposites – antonyms. The protagonists are generally the good guys (even it means that sometimes they are antiheroes) while antagonists are generally the bad guys.

Detailed explanation-3: -antagonist, in literature, the principal opponent or foil of the main character, who is referred to as the protagonist, in a drama or narrative. The word is from the Greek antagnistḗs, “opponent or rival.”

Detailed explanation-4: -An antagonist is a character opposing the protagonist. They’re the character presenting obstacles or challenges that keep the hero or main character from getting what they want.