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Why do we feel sympathy for villains?
From the University of Southern California comes a study that says the human brain feels more empathy for villains than people we actually like. Watching evil doers suffer activates that part of the brain involved in empathy far more than watching a liked one. This is linked to human empathy.
How do you make a sympathy for a villain?
Play around with your villain for a while, treating them as though they were your hero. Discern their emotions, motivations, and good intentions. Give them at least one supporting character to reinforce the reader’s ability to connect on an emotional level (see Frodo’s sympathy for Gollum.)
What villains has a good point?
That said, here are 20 of our favorite villains, who made a lot of sense:
- 15 THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST (THE WIZARD OF OZ)
- 16 SYNDROME (THE INCREDIBLES)
- 17 OZYMANDIAS (WATCHMEN)
- 18 ROY BATTY (BLADE RUNNER)
- 19 DOCTOR DOOM (TRIUMPH AND TORMENT)
- 20 KILLMONGER (BLACK PANTHER)
Which villain is more loved than hero?
Darth Vader He’s one of Hollywood’s greatest villains and also one of the most loved. There are even fans who debate that the Empire that’s shown to us as evil actually did nothing wrong and hail Darth Vader as a hero.
Who is the number one villain of all time?
1. Darth Vader. And so we come to the villain you voted as the best of all time. Darth Vader often appears at the top of these lists, as the character has had more of a lasting impact than the blast that took out Alderaan.
How do you write a nuanced villain?
10 Ways To Create Dangerously Nuanced Antagonists
- Make them complex.
- Make them ambitious but not obvious.
- Make them enjoy their work.
- Make them curious.
- Allow them to explore the world.
- Unleash their creativity.
- Make them fit in.
- Make them care about the details.
What are some good villain names?
Villainous Names for Both Guys and Girls
| Angel Slayer | Whitewash | Cyclone |
|---|---|---|
| Malice | Spite | Blur |
| Death Angel | Night Caller | The Kingston Executioner |
| Brownout Strangler | Parallax | Longshot |
| Diamondback | Five States Maniac | Bloodline |