How do you think on focusing on the fates of antagonists?

[HorsesandMOARGaloar 300]

(Example: if I were to run "Rarity Takes Manehattan", I would most likely expand on whatever happened to Suri, rather than leave her behind to viewers' guesses.)

 

I considered doing similar things to much of the stories I am planning to write: the plot not only focuses on the protagonists, but also (almost always) focuses on the antagonists/villains, and focuses on their triumphs, defeats, and fates.

Do you think this is a good idea? Or is it better to leave the bad guys' fate to the imagination?

[Snow Frostflame 3,568]

you ask a lot of questions about stories but I will be happy to answer any question the fate of the villain depends on what kind of story you want if its suppose to have a happy ending have the antagonist get imprisoned or something or make it a bit dark and have the antagonist die but you probably knew that already it really depends on how you write if you want the antagonists fate to be your own or your audiences imagination when I wrote my first fan fic I had showed the antagonist fate because the story wouldn't of made since if I hadn't I'm terrible at explaining things but hopefully this helped you just a bit

 

my opinion you should show what happens to the antagonist it adds more story and it shows the villain properly getting punished

[Starlight Sky 374]

In an episodic series like MLP:FIM, the trials are primarily established to test the protagonists; yet they also function to introduce villains and advance the plot. Antagonists can later return for expansion on their story (fate) and evolve in several ways.

 

In anime, it's common to see games of cat and mouse that offer insight on both ends (like Death Note). And in general, most will keep you aware of the villain's progress (since continuity and chronology feel heavily integrated). We rarely know how much time passes between MLP episodes, whereas one arc extends across consecutive episodes for other series.

 

On of my favorites, Hunter X Hunter (2011), treats everyone as a "different" character. While it does follow certain characters, the focus always shifts around- building an atmosphere of competing interests rather than heroes and villains. It's the one show where I've really appreciated antagonists (on a personal level).

 

Edit: It depends on the story you want to tell. Whatever sends the message you're aiming for.

Edited August 22, 2014 by Starlight Sky

[Jeric 46,858]

you ask a lot of questions about stories but I will be happy to answer any question the fate of the villain depends on what kind of story you want if its suppose to have a happy ending have the antagonist get imprisoned or something or make it a bit dark and have the antagonist die but you probably knew that already it really depends on how you write if you want the antagonists fate to be your own or your audiences imagination when I wrote my first fan fic I had showed the antagonist fate because the story wouldn't of made since if I hadn't I'm terrible at explaining things but hopefully this helped you just a bit

 

my opinion you should show what happens to the antagonist it adds more story and it shows the villain properly getting punished

This is the best and only answer OP. In fact just about every question regarding story structure and characterization that you have brought up has only one real answer

 

It depends. The story, characters, elements if style will all affect each other. They will create theme. Theme will influence resolution and conclusion. There are far too many examples of critically lauded fiction that go the route of ambiguous resolution, and direct knowledge of the antagonist.