Right on. 100%. I would add that the ability to make a compelling counter-argument is what leads to the creation of the most effective/credible antagonists. Basically makes it much harder to have someone who “Just Wants Power” while twirling a mustache.
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And then all other characters and events become variations on the theme between these two extremes.
Even more interesting (potentially) is if your antagonist can be credible and threatening but doesn’t represent the absolute opposite extreme.
Many of the most threatening villains are quite sane and have really valid points (Black Panther; In The Line Of Fire).
Many of the most threatening villains are quite sane and have really valid points (Black Panther; In The Line Of Fire).
To that end, Silence of the Lambs may be the best example. Hannibal Lecter is the most extreme opposite viewpoint, but the antagonist is Buffalo Bill.
Lecter is one of the GOAT characters because for my money he’s the most dangerous ally/helper character in the history of film.
Lecter is one of the GOAT characters because for my money he’s the most dangerous ally/helper character in the history of film.
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