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A system used to classify [[Anti Villain|Anti Villains]] and their likelihood to morph into classical [[Villains]].
A system used to classify [[Anti-Villain]]s and their likelihood to morph into classical [[Villains]].


'''Type I''': A [[Noble Demon|restrained]] villain, who [[Even Evil Has Standards|has a set of standards that they would not cross]]. Alternatively, villainy is [[Punch Clock Villain|just a job for them]].<br />'''Type II''': A [[The Woobie|woobie]] villain, who does not want to be evil, but circumstances make them out to be. Tends to garner sympathy.<br />'''Type III''': A [[Well Intentioned Extremist|well-intentioned]] villain, who may believe in good goals, but use whatever means they can to achieve them.<br />'''Type IV''': A [[Designated Villain|villain in name only]], lacking any genuinely villainous traits, or simply called a villain for opposing the protagonist. See also [[Hero Antagonist]].<br />
'''Type I''': A [[Noble Demon|restrained]] villain, who [[Even Evil Has Standards|has a set of standards that they would not cross]]. Alternatively, villainy is [[Punch Clock Villain|just a job for them]].<br />'''Type II''': A [[The Woobie|woobie]] villain, who does not want to be evil, but circumstances make them out to be. Tends to garner sympathy.<br />'''Type III''': A [[Well-Intentioned Extremist|well-intentioned]] villain, who may believe in good goals, but use whatever means they can to achieve them.<br />'''Type IV''': A [[Designated Villain|villain in name only]], lacking any genuinely villainous traits, or simply called a villain for opposing the protagonist. See also [[Hero Antagonist]].<br />
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Latest revision as of 19:32, 28 January 2022

A system used to classify Anti-Villains and their likelihood to morph into classical Villains.

Type I: A restrained villain, who has a set of standards that they would not cross. Alternatively, villainy is just a job for them.
Type II: A woobie villain, who does not want to be evil, but circumstances make them out to be. Tends to garner sympathy.
Type III: A well-intentioned villain, who may believe in good goals, but use whatever means they can to achieve them.
Type IV: A villain in name only, lacking any genuinely villainous traits, or simply called a villain for opposing the protagonist. See also Hero Antagonist.


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