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Pathways to Great Antagonists

Discover how a great villain is created and that a villain and an antagonist are not the same. Professor Williams demonstrates how all great villains are a distorted reflection of the hero, through movies including The Wizard of Oz, Star Wars, The Silence of the Lambs, and Rocky. He unpacks why the antagonist may not always be bad, but must be present. Additionally, you'll explore the four thematic groupings (pathways) and how the protagonist and antagonist are utilized in each.

English
  • Originally Aired August 15, 2018
  • Runtime 36 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created June 16, 2021 by
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  • Modified April 25, 2022 by
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