An antagonist must be defeated for a protagonist to achieve their goal – this is an all too familiar theme in many novels.
What happens, though, when our heroes don’t act with noble intentions?
Navigating difficult villains can be tricky; here are a few strategies to help you understand their motivations.
The Protagonist’s True Nature Is Revealed
Villainous protagonist narratives provide readers with an engaging way to explore morality and gain a better understanding of human behavior, while simultaneously experiencing both joy and sorrow as their favorite flawed character triumph over obstacles they once thought impossible.
While an MC may exhibit villainous traits, they should still strike a balance between their light and dark sides. Achieve this equilibrium will require them to navigate complex moral dilemmas and resist corruption’s allure.
One of the best ways to expose a villainous protagonist’s true nature is through depicting their cruelty towards those they claim they care about, be it through shocking action sequences or depiction of them brutally killing off opponents in cold blood. One notable example from To Kill A Mockingbird, Atticus Finch’s murderous defense of client was an effective demonstration that even seemingly good people can become brutal killers; similarly MC’s revenge-seeking activities contrast starkly with Jeong, his love.
The Protagonist Faces Multiple Adversaries
A story’s protagonist often encounters multiple adversaries. These may be people or inanimate forces obstructing their path; these foes create conflict, prompting the protagonist to act against their better judgement; for example, Superman faces Lex Luther while Harry Potter must contend with Voldemort; both antagonists are powerful forces determined to pursue a goal and are relentless in their pursuit.
On his journey, Seo defeated many enemies. Along the way he met Jeong – the story’s female lead – and fell for her beauty; it was at this moment that Seo began showing his true villainous nature.
He began turning against everyone who had helped him in the past and sought revenge against those who wronged him. He was relentless and used magic to manipulate others in his pursuit of vengeance – however this plan was finally foiled when an unseen hero appeared in his dream and killed him.
The Protagonist’s Goal Is Fulfilled
Goals of protagonists play an essential part of any story arc; their desires drive and determine their actions, and until these objectives have either been accomplished or foiled by events in the narrative they cannot be fulfilled. Goals could range from taking down an enemy fortress to winning over someone’s heart – whatever suits the narrative style best!
This manga series featured a main character with superpowers from birth that enabled him to defeat any enemies regardless of their strength or lack thereof. He was later revealed as being kind, caring and dedicated hero who greatly cared about the female lead character until The Main Character is the Villain Chapter 23.
However, this won’t last. Eiei quickly crosses the line between heroism and villainy with an act that shocks both his fellow characters in the story and readers alike. With that act came an explosive revelation of Eiei’s true nature and set into motion the plot in full swing; creating one of the biggest turns yet in this saga’s narrative; an exciting battle ensued and Eiei faced with making either another decision along his villainous path or alter his destiny and become a hero himself.
The Protagonist’s Destiny Is Revealed
Chapter 23 unveils the true nature of our main character; he is revealed as an antisocial psychopath who delights in torturing his victims and making their lives miserable. He feels no remorse over their pain or suffering he causes and it falls to our heroine to put an end to his criminal activities.
This manga follows an antihero who struggles to define his moral compass and navigate life on his own terms. His choices will have an outsized influence on the story’s outcome; should he emerge victorious from all obstacles, his efforts may transform into heroic protection of mankind. Action scenes in this manga are fast-paced and intense – perfect for fans of action and adventure! Skilled characters with high stakes situations play their parts perfectly while visually striking depictions add another level of engagement that allows readers to stay involved throughout its pages and keep coming back for more.