An antagonist (villain) is a must-have in most media. Any aspiring fiction writer should have the knowledge of villains or risk a bad story. Why? It is because villains are more than just punching bags for heroes. Read the research paper above if you want to learn more.
About the Author

Luis Joaquin Arbon is an 8th grade student, and he has been homeschooled since 2019. He is enrolled in Ben Button Online Tutorial Services (BUBOTS) from January 2022 to improve his writing skills.
He loves to read and especially enjoyed the Horrible Histories books and The Hobbit. He also likes to play board games (popular and DIY) with his sisters. His favorite is Clue.