Villains

Antagonists and villains come in many shades. You have society, nature, a nemesis, and most of the time the protagonist is their own antagonist as well.

In the following post, I will specifically talk about villains. Keep in mind, not every story has a villain, but if they do, they should be complex and interesting characters. Often, they are even more intriguing than the protagonist themselves. But how can you create a memorable villain? To achieve this, keep the following question in mind:

What is the connection between the villain and the protagonist?