Learn how to develop a deuteragonist character in your writing.
One of the great joys of writing is building a character. They can be based on someone you know or someone in the news, or just someone you thought up in the spur of the moment. But character development is at the heart of ideation.
We talk a lot about how you develop your protagonists and antagonists. But just as important are characters called “deuteragonists.”
But what is a deuteragonist? And how do they factor into your storytelling? Also, what are some examples from literature, film, and television that might inspire us?
Today, we’re going to define deuteragonist, check out examples, and have a lot of fun learning about new ways to introduce characters inside screenplays and other writing. Sound good? Let’s dive in.
Author: Jason Hellerman
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
