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INSTRUCTOR: MARIAN SZCZEPANSKI / DATE: DECEMBER 6, 1-4 PM

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      Think Iago. Think Scrooge (before the ghosts arrived). Think Mephistopheles and Dr. Moriarty and Voldemort.
      Sympathetic characters are made much of in today’s literary circles. But what about the bad guys (or girls)? Without question, they stir things up. They lie and lust and lead the good guys (and girls) shockingly astray. They can be counted on to propel a narrative, often at break-neck speed. In short, they deserve attention and thoughtful rendering on the part of the writer in order to reach their full potential as characters, rather than flimsy caricatures of evil.
      We’ll discuss the nature and purpose of antagonists in fiction and consider specific examples, both classic and contemporary, paying particular attention to how they function in a story and what makes them memorable and unique (rather than stereotypes). Each participant is encouraged to bring a story or novel excerpt that includes a favorite (or despised) antagonist to share with the class. We’ll conclude by considering the challenges of writing about particularly heinous characters and their potential effect on readers. The class will include a handout.

INSTRUCTOR:       Marian Szczepanski
DATE:                       Saturday, December 6, 1-4 p.m.
LEVEL:                     Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
CAP:                          20
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  • About
    • Directions
    • Our Organization
    • People >
      • Staff
      • Faculty >
        • Andreana Binder
        • Joyce Boatright
        • Cynthia Childress
        • Cassandra Rose Clarke
        • Mark Dostert
        • Stephanie Jaye Evans
        • Joshua Foster
        • Cameron Dezen Hammon
        • Rodrigo Hasbun
        • Adam Holt
        • Allegra Hyde
        • Karleen Koen
        • Holly Ordway
        • Thomas McNeely
        • Patricia Flaherty Pagan
        • Joy Preble
        • Adrienne Perry
        • KJ Russell
        • Benjamin Rybeck
        • Leslie Contreras Schwartz
        • Katharine Shilcutt
        • K.C. Sinclair
        • Marian Szczepanski
        • Holly Walrath
        • Elizabeth White-Olsen
        • Jessica Wilbanks
        • D.L. Young
      • Editors
      • Volunteers
      • Media
    • Gift Certificates
  • Get Involved
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    • Donate
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    • Adult Writers
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  • Free Events
    • Write-Ins
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