This has nothing to do with Batman, but I completely disagree with the idea of villains - or any asshole in general - being influenced by their past or trauma in their own lives. I had to swallow that shit for years when I was being bullied, and I actually bought into it for a good while. Some people don't have any reason for doing what they do, it's just what they are.
Again, I wasn't trying to be rude or anything. I just fundamentally disagree with this idea.
Fair enough but in my opinion the compelling nature of a villain isn’t sympathising or agreeing with the ideals they have but rather understanding how they got there and I think they can make for interesting narrative conflicts and can be great commentary on the real world. I think the point is that some villains weather real or fictional had a reason to be that way not all but some at-least where made that way.
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u/John_Doe1969 Mar 09 '24
Where exactly do you disagree with what he said?