Villains are almost universally bad, but an antagonist doesn’t have to be. The antagonist is the character who primarily opposes the protagonist. These are not the main characters, but they serve the vital function of observing the protagonist, nonetheless. Consider Sherlock Holmes, where the stories are primarily told from Watson’s perspective, or Nick in The Great Gatsby. When writing in the first person, protagonists are usually the perspective character, though this is not always the case. So we definitely shouldn’t choose a static protagonist without seriously considering a character arc. That said, recent films, especially Casino Royale, have added a character arc to Bond with great effect.
We don’t want a Bond film to see him grow, we watch to see how he interacts with the situations he is placed in. Bond is a static character through most of his fiction, and it works because that is the purpose of his character. While this is common, it is not 100% necessary. Some would say that your protagonist must possess certain qualities, like they must have internal conflict, or experience a character arc. They are the main character, and are pretty much the only character type on this list that must exist in your story. The protagonist is the central figure of your plot. That said, let’s dive deeper into what makes these character types click. Some roles can be combined with others, and not every one will be necessary in every story. General roundups of these types of characters can vary, and sometimes they carry different names, but you’re likely to find most of the following in any good story.īear in mind that you don’t need a separate character for every single one of these roles. First, let’s examine all the major character types based on the role they play in the story.
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