The Protagonist and Antagonist. The dynamic heart of a story.

The Protagonist and Antagonist. The dynamic heart of a story.

Art of Story

10/05/2020 12:00AM

Episode Synopsis "The Protagonist and Antagonist. The dynamic heart of a story."

The protagonist is the main character, or the central figure in the story. Almost without exception, the protagonist will go through some process of change or transformation. How and why this happens is revealed in the story. The antagonist is the character in opposition to the protagonist, and against whom they must contend. It’s this central opposition that gives the story its drama and dynamism.

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