Antagonist
Vocabulary
Beginner
📝 Quick Definition
A character or force that opposes the protagonist
📚 Detailed Explanation
The antagonist is the character, group, or force that opposes the protagonist and creates conflict in the story. The antagonist doesn't have to be evil—just in opposition to the main character.
💡 Example
Voldemort in Harry Potter, the Capitol in The Hunger Games.
⚠️ Common Mistake/Confusion
Not always a villain—just the opposing force.
🏷️ Tags
📌 Notes/Source
Creates the central conflict that drives the plot.