Protagonist vs. Antagonist Brainstorm Writing

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You will write details about six characters; three antagonists, three protagonists.

Begin with one character, a protagonist. Write down their name. Write their current desires and motivations in life. Write down their childhood/backstory. These are the most important pieces.

Now write down their physical description, physical quirks, personality flaws. This is secondary to the motivation and backstory. It’s the icing on the cake, and it’s still important.

Now write that character’s nemesis using the exact same process (desires, backstory, physical and personality quirks, etc). Think about why and how they are blocking the protagonist from achieving their goal. Is it malicious? Accidental?

Repeat this with two other sets of characters.

NOTE: You do not have to use all or any of these characters for your video if you don’t want to. It is an exercise to get you thinking about character building. On the other hand, this may trigger some brilliant thought that leads to a wonderful video project. You won’t know unless you put your heart and head into it.

Protagonist #1: Antonio Bisutti; Italian immigrant. He just wants to reach his american dream and provide for his family. As a kid his dad was always gone and he was never sure of what/where he was. He was never told how to be a man. He's hardworking and would do anything for his family. He's short with combed over hair, looks really clean. the fact he cares so much for his family is one of his most important qualities but it might as well be his downfall.
Antagonist #1: Also an italian immigrant. grew up in the same town as Antonio, but they took seperate routes when antonio left italy before him. He continued to get involved with the wrong people then ended up coming to america when he was a teenager. He becomes part of the mafia in the city he immigrates to which happens to be the city Antonio lives in. He is out to ruin the city and get his way. Antonio gets in the way and they have a problem.

Protagonist #2: R