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Antagonist

Posted: Jun 11, 2011 2:21 pm
by zarathustra77
Hi.

Does the Antagonist have to be a tangible thing? I am working on a short story where the Overall problem is the Present. A couple are trying to come to terms with the loss of a child. Could I have the Antagonist as the grief they feel?

Thanks

Neil

Re: Antagonist

Posted: Jun 11, 2011 7:39 pm
by phillybudd
I recently asked a very similar question. You can see it here to see how Chris responded:

http://forums.screenplay.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=4170