The Swan Lake Heroine is a dual role character, Odette and Odile, who are both portrayed by the same dancer. Odette is a princess who is cursed to become a swan by day, while Odile is her evil twin, created by the sorcerer Rothbart. Odette is the protagonist of the ballet, while Odile is the antagonist. The two characters are often referred to as the 'White Swan' and the 'Black Swan' respectively.