An in-depth look at The Antagonist. 

This is part 2 of a 3 part series on the major character types for your screenplay. 

5 Major Character Archetypes Part 1: Protagonist Part 2: Antagonist Part 3: Love Interest, mentor, & Reflection   Without action being met by reaction, there is no conflict. Without conflict, a writer has no story. An antagonist must be both engaging (forcing a protagonist to take action) and formidable (because the greater the challenge, the greater the victory).