antagonist
Antagonist
The character that the main character struggles against is known as the antagonist. This character typically opposes or creates obstacles for the main character's goals or journey, adding conflict and tension to the story. The antagonist can take on many forms, such as a person, group, force of nature, or even an internal struggle within the main character themselves.
In literature, an antagonist is a character, group of characters, or an institution which opposes the protagonist, the main character(s). The antagonist struggles against, opposes, or competes with the protagonist. In biochemistry, the antagonist is a substance that interferes with or inhibits the physiological action of another. In anatomy, the antagonist is a muscle whose action counteracts that of another specified muscle. In pharmacology, the antagonist is a drug that counteracts the effects of another drug.
In literature, an antagonist is a character, group of characters, or an institution which opposes the protagonist, the main character(s). The antagonist struggles against, opposes, or competes with the protagonist. In biochemistry, the antagonist is a substance that interferes with or inhibits the physiological action of another. In anatomy, the antagonist is a muscle whose action counteracts that of another specified muscle. In pharmacology, the antagonist is a drug that counteracts the effects of another drug.
The antagonist in "Go Ask Alice" is essentially the protagonist's descent into drug addiction and the negative influences and temptations she encounters along the way. While there are other characters and situations that contribute to her struggles, the overarching antagonist is the destructive cycle of substance abuse itself.
In the story "Stolen Day" by Sherwood Anderson, the protagonist, Sister Laurentia, struggles internally with her own thoughts and perceptions. There isn't a clear external antagonist in the traditional sense in this story.
In "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry, there is no clear antagonist. The main conflict in the story arises from the couple's financial struggles and their sacrifice to afford Christmas gifts for each other. Ultimately, the characters' own actions cause the conflict in the story.
Generally, yes. The PROtagonist struggles with the ANTagonist (think "PRO" and "ANTI") during the conflict of the story. In some stories, the two resolve their differences and combine their efforts to solve the crisis.
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nobody knows who the antagonist is. no one will know.
In "The Metaphor" by Budge Wilson, the protagonist is Charlotte, a young girl who struggles with her sense of identity and self-worth. The antagonist can be seen as Charlotte's critical mother, who constantly belittles and undermines her daughter's aspirations and talents.