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The 4 Main Types of Antagonists

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Last updated: Sep 30, 2021 • 2 min read

Antagonism is one of the critical tools of storytelling. Stories don’t move forward without conflict, and conflict is produced by antagonists. These can be individual villains or forces of society (even forces of nature), but it’s important to consider how you treat any antagonist. They should be just as well-developed as your main character or protagonist.