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Character Types - #12

   Who doesn't love a good, humble winner? Sports drama films are likely to include a protagonist who has gone through hardships in their life and eventually overcomes a great challenge. However, there is more than just the protagonist to consider.

  For example, what or who poses a challenge to the protagonist? By first identifying this, it will be easier to create a plot to follow along. The 3 most common conflicts are man vs man, man vs nature, and man vs technology. I have decided to use the man vs man conflict, as I believe it will fit the plot I am looking to create.


  What types of antagonists are there? There are 4 main types such as villains, conflict-creators, inanimate forces, and the protagonists themselves. The antagonist type that will be included is the villain. The villain will be the main opposition to my project's protagonist, and who will also be the one to push them further beyond their limits. 


  With that being said, what about secondary characters? The role of a secondary is important in developing the protagonist. The main objective of this character that will be focused on is to be introduced as a mentor who motivates and disciplines the protagonist. 


  The 3 main character types that I will include in my final project are the protagonist, the villain, and the supporter. Trying to fit in any more may be unnecessary, as I will only have two minutes to work with. The mix of these may hopefully make this idea fun to film and plan for.

  

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