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What is the etymology of the English word 'antagonist'?
It comes from the Greek ἀνταγωνιστής – antagonistēs, meaning 'opponent, competitor, villain, enemy, rival.'
How is the antagonist commonly positioned in narratives?
Against the protagonist and their world order.
What is the conventional portrayal of the antagonist and protagonist in narratives?
Protagonist as a hero and antagonist as a villain.
What is the purpose of presenting antagonists as making moral choices less savory than those of protagonists?
To create conflict within a story.
What is the primary role of an antagonist in a story?
To act as the main enemy and rival of the protagonist.
What is the etymology of the English word 'antagonist'?
It comes from the Greek ἀνταγωνιστής – antagonistēs, meaning 'opponent, competitor, villain, enemy, rival.'
How is the antagonist commonly positioned in narratives?
Against the protagonist and their world order
What is the conventional portrayal of the antagonist and the protagonist in narratives?
Protagonist as a hero and antagonist as a villain
What does the word 'antagonist' signify in terms of moral choices?
Making moral choices less savory than those of protagonists
What is the literal meaning of the Greek word 'antagonistēs' from which the English word 'antagonist' is derived?
Opponent, competitor, villain, enemy, rival
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