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Originally Posted by gmw
Yes protagonist and antagonist are more generic definitions, but they typically have the same implications. Which one is being antagonistic may be merely a matter of perspective, and so trying to designate one the protagonist and one the antagonist can be misleading and brings us back to the OP: a story in which there are no villains.
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I see your point, but I don't entirely agree. Using protagonist and antagonist helps separate out the moral dimension - there is no villain even though there's an opposing character. It is a matter of perspective, but it's the author's job to set that perspective, so it's not an issue.
I'm just saying you don't need a "villain," to have an antagonist and dramatic conflict. A good person who opposes the protagonist (or hero) often makes for better conflict.