Which term means the opponent whom the protagonist struggles against?

• A. Antagonist
• B. Round
• C. Myths
• D. Parables

Answer: (A)

In storytelling, the opponent whom the hero struggles against is the antagonist. This figure or force creates the central conflict that drives the plot and challenges the protagonist, pushing them to grow and make decisions. The antagonist can be a person, a group, or even an impersonal force like nature or fate; the important idea is that they oppose the hero’s goals.

A round character describes someone who is well developed with many traits, but that term refers to character depth rather than the source of conflict. Myths are traditional stories that explain beliefs or natural phenomena, not a label for the opposing force. Parables are short, simple stories with a moral, not a term for the obstacle to the protagonist. So the term that fits the description is antagonist.