Why do I always feel bad for the villain?

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. These are stimulated by suffering of others.

What makes a person a villain?

A villain is the opposite of a hero. A villain is the antagonist of your story whose motivations and actions oppose the protagonist and drive the plot of your story. A villain is the opposite of a hero. In contrast to the hero, a villain is usually compelled by a desire to commit acts of cruelty and immorality.

Can your main character be the villain?

The villain protagonist. Short answer: yes, a protagonist can be evil. Villain protagonists are nowhere near as common as heroes, but can be done well if you do the necessary character-building, which we’ll go into shortly. Sometimes the villain protagonist will start evil and become a better person at the end.

Why do we like villains in movies?

Throughout the years, movies have made villains into heroes or creatures of pity, leading audiences to cheer for them in the hopes of a happy ending. They’re the bad guys you love to hate and villains with a heart of gold.

Why do you like sympathetic villains?

Stories are good when the main characters are challenged and really tested to overcome obstacles put in their way by the villain. Even if the villain is morally bad, it’s better if you can get in the villain’s head and understand their motivation. That’s why I like sympathetic villains, so this is my top ten list of villains I felt sympathy for.

Do fans really want the villain to win?

That can be disappointing when in their heart of hearts, fans really wanted the villain to come out on top. Throughout the years, movies have made villains into heroes or creatures of pity, leading audiences to cheer for them in the hopes of a happy ending. They’re the bad guys you love to hate and villains with a heart of gold.

Is it good or bad to be a bad person?

It’s good to be bad. Villains are always the most interesting characters, because they lack a moral compass and base their decisions often on emotion rather than rational thought. They’re fun, exciting, and unpredictable, whereas heroes tend to be bland and generic.