Can antagonist be good?

Can antagonist be good?

An “antagonist” doesn’t have to be a bad guy. He could be a very good guy. All he has to do is to stand in the way of your hero, sometime for the noblest of motives.

Is the protagonist always the hero?

What is the Difference Between a Hero and a Protagonist? The hero and the protagonist are often confused, but in fact a hero is a type of protagonist. All stories must have a protagonist, but not all stories need a hero.

What is a good protagonist?

A great protagonist needs someone worth fighting or his victory is meaningless. Think of your antagonist as the opposite of your protagonist. A protagonist who knows what she wants and makes the story happen is a far more compelling character than one who sits around and waits for the story to happen to her.

What makes a protagonist unique?

Your characters are at their best when they are as unique as possible. They have physical quirks, as well as psychological. They have a particular vocabulary and speech pattern. Each and every character has a well-defined worldview and a personal motivation for their actions.

Are all protagonists good?

Most stories contain one protagonist. Protagonists aren’t always “good”—many are dishonest or even criminal—but they always have the sympathy and support of the audience. The opposite of the protagonist is the antagonist: a character that opposes or thwarts the main character.

How do you create a protagonist character?

In order to create a strong protagonist that will win your readers’ hearts, there are a few basic essentials you’ll want to remember.

1. Make Them Relatable (That Means Flawed)
2. Outline Their History.
3. Find Their Motivation.
4. Give Them Something to Lose.
5. Make Them Evolve.

What does my protagonist want?

First of all, a protagonist needs an external goal—something she wants to achieve by the end of the book. She might want a promotion, she may hope to find the guy of her dreams, or she might be determined to solve the crime and nail the bad guy. But the external goal isn’t enough to make a great story.