The antagonist is the force that opposes the protagonist, both literally and figuratively. They embody the internal flaw within our main character; the protagonist’s character arc is not complete ...

Ariel and Ursula. Katniss Everdeen and President Snow. Jean Valjean and Javert. Most compelling narratives have a protagonist who the audience is meant to support—and an antagonist who stands in the ...

It’s no secret that Hollywood loves a villain; after all, they’re often the most exciting and interesting characters in a given movie or TV show. Moreover, they also offer the hero something and ...

And how should they help dictate the story? When it comes to storytelling, there are many different avenues by which you can make a story go. You can go for something like a traditional “Hero’s ...

Jessie Nguyen is a writer and blogger who was interested in television and movies from a very young age. She would spend hours watching movies and analyzing the plot, characters, and dialogue. As she ...