Antagonist: Difference between revisions

An '''antagonist''' is a character or a group of characters which stand in opposition to the [[protagonist]] or the main character.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://literarydevices.net/antagonist/ |title=Antagonist |publisher=Literary Devices |accessdate=9 April 2014}}</ref> The term is derived from the [Greek] word meaning “struggler against.” The antagonist's primary goal in any piece of literature is to create conflict for the main characters. The antagonist opposes the protagonist in his endeavors and thus the conflict ensues. Conflict is essential to the furthering of the plot.[http://literarydevices.net/antagonist/]