3. what’s the purpose of an antagonist in a story?

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What’s the purpose of an antagonist in a story?

A. TO PREVENT THE PROTAGONIST FROM MEETING HIS OR HER GOAL

B. TO SUPPORT THE MONSTER IN HIS OR HERS EVIL PLANS

C. TO DEFEND THE VALUES OF THE CULTURE

D. TO STRUGGLE WITH A NEGATIVE FORCE

A. TO PREVENT THE PROTAGONIST FROM MEETING HIS OR HER GOAL

Explanation:

The word “antagonist” originates from the Greek term antagonistēs, meaning “opponent,” or “rival.” In literature, there´s usually a character or a group of characters whose actions, goals, and/or ideas are the opposite of those of the story’s protagonist. A force or an institution, such as a government, may also work as the antagonist with which the main character has to battle.

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