Every villain’s tale starts with a man who paved their own way through the world because they were either abandoned, abused, or grieving . They had to grow their skin thick so that bullets would simply slide off like an armor well-made for battle. They spent their lives bleeding, so they forged weapons to make others bleed in turn. Turning them into hateful, selfish, and evil human beings with a wounded heart.
Some philosophers believe that we are all born kind and that society makes us cruel.
I agree, for how can you expect a newborn to be evil?
A brain that is smooth as skin cannot simply wish for a person’s downfall; only the world it opens its eyes to is responsible for these ideas. Villains aren’t born villains; they’re ordinary individuals who were crushed and condemned to a life of suffering or are simply taught that kindness will bring you nowhere in this world.
Does the villain’s heart ever feel bad of putting innocent people in the worst position possible? If the world was kinder, are villains ever to exist?
While our upbringing plays a significant role in shaping our identities within society, it is important that we hold ourselves accountable for our actions. While I empathize with those who have suffered, I firmly believe that individuals must not use their past as justification for causing harm. A wounded heart does not grant one the right to inflict pain upon others. This counts from breaking a person’s heart to leaving millions dead in the middle of the street. In a world where freedom is cherished, true liberty lies in choosing peace and kindness over violence and cruelty.
A villain’s determination knows no bounds, and their pursuit of victory can be relentless. Their definition of victory will always be unique, for no one knows when their satisfaction to let the world know of their pain comes to an end. But then, despite this, they never win.
The true battle that a villain must face is never against heroes or the people they terrorize, but only within themselves. Our actions will always reflect the deepest corners of our minds no matter how hard we try to cover it and I pity those who needs other people’s suffering to distract themselves of their own — seeking solace from their own demons.
The villain never wins against anyone, for they are always defeated in their own battles.
The heart of the villain is surely one of the most wounded of all, and I hope they find the peace they are looking for without having the need to bring people in their own darkness. We are all worthy of kindness and healing, it only takes one step to take it and once it reaches you, best believe it is liberating.
About the Creator
Komal
I write poems and stories that hit the feels.
When I’m not lost in my own plots, I’m either daydreaming about the next big idea or just winging life with a grin.
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Comments (11)
This raises so many great questions to consider. It also demonstrates your understanding, maturity, and ability to exhibit compassion to wide ranges of individuals. Why am I not surprised by this? ✨😊
This is very insightful and interesting. "Society makes us cruel"- i can't say i agree with that. Of course, everything around us has an effect and influence on us, but a strong person with a steadfast spiritual world within themsleves and above themselves and anything physical can maintain their values and morals in every place and situation they find themselves in. have you read "Man's search for meaning" by Viktor E Frankl? he was a psychologist and in the concentration camps during WW2 and discusses that concept a lot.
Very interesting story
Interesting
Hey, just wanna let you know that this is more suitable to be posted in the Humans or Psyche community 😊
Interesting article. I need to think about this. I agree that villains have wounded hearts. Some are also mentally ill and dangerous. Then others are just selfish and sneaky. Fortunately, most people are just people trying to get along the best they can.
Excellent work ,I salute you
We've bound ourselves to look at the ugly picture of the coin. The clean and better side of the coin-- we don't want to see. There's always some good in bad and vice versa. The villains are a product of the injustice of the society. Robbers, Rapists, and Abusers are born when the world lacks love, piety, and acknowledgment for them when they desperately need it. The world abandons the 'villain' in the time when he was a kind one too. Many societal ugly things are imposed onto them and they turn out to be the worst. I appreciate that you've lit an ignored-topic, an ignored-figure, and showed that they were once beautiful figures too. And then they're good for nothing. Nothing at all! They become rebellions and like every movie, their end is awful. Which too, is really sad. Thank you for sharing an extraordinary piece, dear Komal ❤
Ohh! Your words carry depth and sensitivity. The story of villains is often intertwined with their pain and struggles, prompting us to question whether they are truly evil or merely oppressed by society. We all indeed possess an innate kindness, but when this kindness is continually rejected, cruelty can often emerge. The questions you've raised about whether villains ever regret their actions are significant. It is also important to note that using one’s past to justify harming others is wrong. True freedom and strength come when we navigate our pain through peace and kindness, rather than through violence. The internal struggles of villains are their real enemies, and if they can understand and accept their pain, perhaps they, too, can find peace. Your hope that they can emerge from their darkness and move towards compassion is a positive perspective. Indeed, we all deserve healing; we just need to listen to our inner voice.
Great! Would you like to collaborate with me? We could mention one of our stories (you mention mine and I mention yours) at the beginning of our next one and tell people to follow us to grow our audience.
Ohh! That's so sad. I feel sorry for all the villains.