Fear Of Becoming A Villain

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Another way to play with the audience’s emotions would be to make the villain follow the rules of his/her world, yet seem to defy it. Although no one is all powerful, and no one is flawless, villains who are overly smart, strong, and/or powerful enough to make it seem like they defy the rules of their own world make the villains not only intimidating, but also more impressive. A human villain won’t be lifting cars with one finger, however, when it seems like they can do things or plan things that seem impossible, the become horrifying. Growing the audience's fear in this way also can help with explaining why they are a threat and worthy of the hero’s time to begin with. It is important that everything the villain is able to accomplish has