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There are many words to describe this key character in a traditional screenplay or film. Here, we’ll refer to this character as the “antagonist” – that is, the entity that resists the protagonist in the pursuit of their goal.

Before we proceed, go ahead and review the role of the protagonist in a traditional film. Understanding the protagonist’s journey in context of classic three-act film structure is a necessary foundation for our discussion of antagonists.

What is an antagonist and why are they important?

All set? Good! Then let’s descend into the deep, dark world of antagonists.
Quite simply, an antagonist is a character who, for one reason or another, wants to keep the protagonist from reaching their goal. Much of the time, the antagonist has a goal of their own, which – if reached – precludes the protagonist from succeeding.

For example, let’s imagine that you’re the protagonist, and your goal is to eat a very delicious-looking cookie that’s been left right smack dab in the middle of the table. It’s a beautiful cookie, perfectly baked, still warm with the chocolate chips melting. You’re planning to walk across the room, take that cookie in your hand, and savor every last bite.

 When we can relate to something, we feel in our hearts that we could imagine taking the same actions as someone else, were we presented with the same set of circumstances. So, if we truly believe that a goal means a great deal to an antagonist and we can relate to (or at least understand) it, then we entertain the lengths to which the antagonist goes to achieve their goal. Because we typically root for the protagonist while watching a film, our understanding of and relation to the antagonist’s motivations can heighten the tug-of-war we experience as active viewers.

As HOST-STAGE FILM ACADEMY School’s resident screenwriting teacher, I’ve read many scripts in which a character is:

An antagonist can possess these character traits, absolutely – but these traits alone do not an antagonist make!

Just because someone is, say, rude, mean, or unlikeable does not mean that they’re acting as an antagonist in a story. Remember, an antagonist is motivated by their pursuit of a goal which, if obtained, will prevent the protagonist from reaching their own goal. Plain and simple. It’s about narrative function, not personal qualities considered in isolation. Remember, an antagonist is defined by their relationship to the protagonist’s goal.

 HOST-STAGE FILM ACADEMY HAS SET  TO BEGIN ITS TRAINING ON THE 2ND-14TH APRIL 2018 AT BISHOP CROWDER MEMORIAL SCHOOL,OPPOSITE SHELL,OFF ARTILLERY PORT HARCOURT.

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