Building a Strong Antagonist

All stories need conflict. And your antagonist is here to test the strength and willpower of your protagonist. Without strong opposition, your story will fall flat.

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[marcusyee]

Don't underestimate Paddington Bear, his kindness and wholesomeness is what makes him powerful... TOO powerful 👀

[OutstandingScreenplays]

The more successful the villain, the more successful the picture. - Alfred Hitchcock

[lawren]

"Without real philosophical beliefs"
When I was about 4 or 5, a woman pulled me from a hallway in my school and started dragging me toward the door. Somehow, I managed to scream, and she dropped me. I ran into the library and waited by my teacher, too scared to say anything. The woman came back, stuck her face in the slim door widow, and smiled and waved.
THAT is a person who is just evil. A person who delights in causing pain, probably just because. I think desires are more important than philosophical beliefs. Philosophical beliefs are often just retroacted desires.

[ThatCircusShow]

“Beliefs do not matter unless they are tested”

[lubanzi_official]

And when his community needed him the most... he delivered. You're videos are really helpful Tyler. Keep it up🖒

[Leto]

0:58 'A mistake I see many writers make is that they totally agreed with what their protagonist believes.'
Exactly that.
The moment you as the writer place yourself in the shoes of any character (protagonist, antagonist, or whoever else) that character's truth becomes the writer's truth for as long as he stays in that character's head. Why else would the character act as they do if they don't believe in their own truth?

[fridaymovies]

Well nice going Tyler- now I won’t know peace until I see Paddington square off against Thanos on the big screen 😤

[joshuashakir]

I mostly don't listen to many people when they talk about writing cuz it's clear they don't know much, but this was so impactful. You gave me more info then just write antagonists, this is so helpful, thank you

[jojothebard]

“You can’t pit Paddington Bear and Thanos. That makes no sense.”

Well reality can be whatever I want.

Thanos: “I am inevitable.”
*snaps fingers, nothing happens.*
Paddington: “And I...want....marmalade.”
*snaps fingers and creates an infinite supply of marmalade.*

[dariushcreates]

Somewhere a screenwriter is going to watch this and think, "Right, I'm gonna pit Paddington against Thanos in my movie!"

[Hiddenphantom]

Paddinton vs. Thanos is something I never knew I wanted until now

[madoxjalowiec]

The antagonist does not always need to have the opposite goal of the protagonist as they could both be striving for the same thing, like a competition

[grusalfilms]

Evil people aren't the exception for the are the rule

[andresgordillovaldez]

Could there be a case where the antagonist helps the protagonist achieve his goal but at the same time challenges his believes?

[flor]

Interesting video. I like the idea of an antagonist changing as well as the protagonist. This does not necessarily mean an atonement arc. It would be interesting to see more about how character arcs in antagonists can be developed.

[patricknelson]

If anything, an antagonist can change overtime during a series. Sharing a common enemy or starting to believe in other’s beliefs.

[jakubrejak]

I wonder what kind of a sacrifice can a protagonist make aside from losing those that are close to him?

[waltermanson]

Awesome work ! Thank you for helping everyone tell their stories !

[courtneym]

I'm in the process of writing a book and this was so helpful. My biggest issue with constructing a plot was creating a good enough antagonist but this helps me understand what makes a great antagonist!

[GrimReaper]

finally someone who can explain, how to make a antagonist right