This character archetype is occasionally distinguished by a narrative that explains their cruel and repressive tendencies, such as an abusive or insecure childhood. The machine is comparable to the beast, with one important difference: it is a technological construct and so lifeless, incapable of pain, fear, or emotion.
The mastermind: The mastermind works against the protagonist by supervising a great, wicked master plan. They are a clever schemer and wicked genius who tries to beat the protagonist mentally rather than physically. Evil personified: This villain personifies evil, providing little in the way of character development or backstory.
They are frequently pushed by religion or a distorted moral belief that provides them the fuel to carry out their twisted objective. You're Gaston! You're Dr. You're Yzma! You're Maleficent! You're Cruella de Vil! You're Jafar! You're Scar! Share this article. Facebook Pinterest Twitter Tumblr. See Comments. What do you think? And how do you use a proper noun?
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By clicking "Sign Up" you are agreeing to our privacy policy and confirming that you are 13 years old or over. Which real-life villain are you? Scroll To Start Quiz. Only in that it facilitates my crimes. I am totally fine with being hated. If I'd been loved, we wouldn't be having this conversation. I need adulation, but I don't really care if it's real or not.
Yes, but nobody knows that I do. Of course. That's the point. Yes, but I step out of my body to do it. No, but I take pleasure in how everyone knows it was really me but can't do a thing about it.
I thought my immediate family, but ultimately in some ways I screwed them hardest. My spouse. No, including my family and myself. My daughter. Happy to screw over my wives though. Trust is necessary to the endeavor. If people don't like it, too bad for them. I didn't get the chance. I constantly engage in a cult of personality.
You need supporters in this business. To make a huge pile of money and never get found out. To live like a reverse Robin Hood and laugh at all the people who call you mean. To get away with murder. Global domination, natch. Or hate loving them? Either way, our point stands. Her latest retelling, The Blood Spell , is no exception. But when her father is murdered and a cruel but powerful woman claims custody of Blue and her property, one wrong move could expose her—and doom her once and for all.
The only one who can help? Kellan Renard, crown prince of Balavata, is walking a thin line between political success and devastating violence. When mysterious forces lead to disappearances throughout Balavata, Blue and Kellan must work together to find the truth.
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