How To Write Compelling Antagonists The Story Department. Other than your protagonist, your antagonist is going to be the most important active force in your story. by K.M. Weiland The antagonist doesn’t have to be a person. It could be weather, circumstances, or the protagonist’s inner self. But, more often than not, the antagonist takes the form of a person. And crafting that person into a memorable and compelling character in his own right is vital to the success of your story. Your antagonist needs to summon up reader emotions that are just as strong as those felt for the protagonist. Let’s a take a look at several categories into which your antagonist may fall, so you can choose the best one for your story.
Your antagonist needs to summon up reader emotions. The Immoral Antagonist This is easily the most popular form of antagonist. Hypocrite: The hypocrite is an antagonist who feigns goodness. Psycho: A mainstay of horror stories, this guy is just evil all the way through. Regular Person Forced to Do Bad Things for an Illegitimate Reason: -K.M.
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