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In moral situations, villains being rebuked for doing something wrong can make [[JumpingOffTheSlipperySlope them worse than before]]. The hero showing displeasure for their wickedness can demonstrate [[CantTakeCriticism how the villain cannot handle it]], occasionally leading to a VillainousBreakdown.
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[[EngineeredHeroics Those setting up a heroics scam]] [[GlorySeeker in order to achieve the]] [[GloryHound fame and glory they]] [[FakeUltimateHero seek at all costs]] want a large reward for the [[HeroismAddict "heroics"]] they did, but they never realize what it ''truly'' means to be a superhero. They only focus on the "super" part of a superhero, not realizing that it takes ''real'' qualities like morality, self-sacrifice, humility and GoodFeelsGood in order to become a true hero. True heroes ''always'' care about the people they are saving and, while they may be susceptible to thrill-seeking and the limelight, they don't let that override their sense of duty and empathy.
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TheSocialDarwinist of the MightMakesRight variety thinks MiseryBuildsCharacter and believes that competition, suffering and struggle make the individual, and possibly society as a whole, superior. They believe in EvilVirtues like [[TheChessmaster cunning]], [[AmbitionIsEvil ruthlessness]], [[NoNonsenseNemesis opportunism]] and the ability to [[TheUnfettered endure and survive by any means necessary]], and view [[CrapsackWorld the world as a harsh and cynical place]] in which HobbesWasRight. However, they tend to undervalue things like [[LoveIsAWeakness love]], [[VirtueIsWeakness kindness]] or [[NiceGuysFinishLast pacifism]]. Their attitude [[RealityEnsues drives away everyone]], preventing them from making genuine friendships, and thus are truly LonelyAtTheTop because they always think cooperation makes one look weak. This belief in cutthroat dog-eat-dog-ism and hidden agendas also renders them incapable of understanding true love.
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TheSocialDarwinist of the MightMakesRight variety thinks MiseryBuildsCharacter and believes that competition, suffering and struggle make the individual, and possibly society as a whole, superior. They believe in EvilVirtues like [[TheChessmaster cunning]], [[AmbitionIsEvil ruthlessness]], [[NoNonsenseNemesis opportunism]] and the ability to [[TheUnfettered endure and survive by any means necessary]], and view [[CrapsackWorld the world as a harsh and cynical place]] in which HobbesWasRight. However, they tend to undervalue things like [[LoveIsAWeakness love]], [[VirtueIsWeakness kindness]] or [[NiceGuysFinishLast pacifism]]. Their attitude [[RealityEnsues [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome drives away everyone]], preventing them from making genuine friendships, and thus are truly LonelyAtTheTop because they always think cooperation makes one look weak. This belief in cutthroat dog-eat-dog-ism and hidden agendas also renders them incapable of understanding true love.
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!!How and Why does EvilCannotComprehendGood manifest in different sorts of villains?
{{Greed}}y villains may content themselves with bribing the hero. After all, {{justice|WillPrevail}} and {{revenge}} aren't [[GoldFever shiny]] and don't get a good exchange rate. Yet TheHero goes and turns down the BriefcaseFullOfMoney or a share in the proceeds of a robbery. Indeed, villains solely motivated by greed, power or [[AmbitionIsEvil ambition]] can never find true happiness, and even if they become successful, they'll inevitably squander those gains for more power.
The GreenEyedMonster and those DrivenByEnvy often think TheHero is equally preoccupied with whatever inspired their envy. Villains can be expected to think the person they envy is as jealous with them as the other way around, and even that they deliberately excel in order to rub the envious character's nose into it.
TheFundamentalist-type KnightTemplar won't realize that other people differ about the relative values of what they support versus what they're willing to sacrifice for its sake, [[ObliviouslyEvil wrongly assume]] they're the "good guy" (when they're obviously not), and don't understand why PayEvilUntoEvil in the [[WellIntentionedExtremist name of "law, order and justice"]] would be morally wrong. Most Knight Templars are convinced that MightMakesRight, and that since they are good they only kill the evil, so if you beat them but don't kill them, you are good too. Trying to reason with one isn't much good either, because many Knight Templar types believe that you're WithUsOrAgainstUs. After all, they are certain that only ''their'' cause is noble, and those in their way is at best a deluded fool who needs to be "purged" or at worst, an evildoer who needs to die.
When the Hero interrupts an AttemptedRape, the would-be rapist may propose an easy solution: join in! [[UnstoppableRage Cue heroic beatdown.]]
[[EngineeredHeroics Those setting up a heroics scam]] [[GlorySeeker in order to achieve the]] [[GloryHound fame and glory they]] [[FakeUltimateHero seek at all costs]] want a large reward for the [[HeroismAddict "heroics"]] they did, but they never realize what it ''truly'' means to be a superhero. They only focus on the "super" part of a superhero, not realizing that it takes ''real'' qualities like morality, self-sacrifice, humility and GoodFeelsGood in order to become a true hero. True heroes ''always'' care about the people they are saving and, while they may be susceptible to thrill-seeking and the limelight, they don't let that override their sense of duty and empathy.
InnocentBystanders and {{Mooks}} leave the villain even more certain. A DoomedMoralVictor's inspiration or a HeroicBystander will flabbergast these villains, as will a Mook's HeelFaceTurn that is inspired by the hero's example, or a Mook who proves that EvenEvilHasStandards. Indeed, he may help [[VillainousDemotivator the Mook along]] by [[EvenEvilHasLovedOnes threatening their loved ones.]]
Never underestimate ThePowerOfLove and ThePowerOfFriendship. [[TrueCompanions True friendship]] requires acts of kindness and thoughtfulness, which is selfless and understanding. Being self-centered makes it nearly impossible for a villain to understand or embrace the necessary demands of friendship and love, as they find such concepts to be laughable and/or [[InsaneTrollLogic as distractions]]. They tend to believe in self-preservation and individualism above all things, act in their own self-interest, believe competition makes them more successful, and assume heroes "enslave" people to an arbitrary system of rules and dogma. Pride is by nature competitive, pitting the arrogant villain against everyone — they simply can't understand ThePowerOfFriendship, which is a form of love, placing it beyond the realm of their understanding. Plus, while the villain may be surrounded by countless lackeys and toadies whom he keeps them in line via threats or outright violence, the hero has TrueCompanions, love interests and friends who are willing to help them even in dire situations and enable them to defeat the baddies.
TheSocialDarwinist of the MightMakesRight variety thinks MiseryBuildsCharacter and believes that competition, suffering and struggle make the individual, and possibly society as a whole, superior. They believe in EvilVirtues like [[TheChessmaster cunning]], [[AmbitionIsEvil ruthlessness]], [[NoNonsenseNemesis opportunism]] and the ability to [[TheUnfettered endure and survive by any means necessary]], and view [[CrapsackWorld the world as a harsh and cynical place]] in which HobbesWasRight. However, they tend to undervalue things like [[LoveIsAWeakness love]], [[VirtueIsWeakness kindness]] or [[NiceGuysFinishLast pacifism]]. Their attitude [[RealityEnsues drives away everyone]], preventing them from making genuine friendships, and thus are truly LonelyAtTheTop because they always think cooperation makes one look weak. This belief in cutthroat dog-eat-dog-ism and hidden agendas also renders them incapable of understanding true love.
UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans fanatics and other such {{Well Intentioned Extremist}}s will often kid themselves into denying the possibility of any ethos that isn't by-any-means-necessary both to salve their aching consciences when they cross the MoralEventHorizon and to chalk up any obvious good their ideological opponents do to mere PragmaticVillainy.
The Nietzsche Wannabe aka StrawNihilist always assumes it's a CrapsackWorld out there, and often uses NoGoodDeedGoesUnpunished and BeingGoodSucks as {{Freudian Excuse}}s on why they have a nihilistic outlook on life.
Those stuck in ChronicVillainy tend to relapse back to their evil ways and believe that joining the good side makes them soft and weak, hence why they choose being the ruthless villain, but this stops them from seeking redemption. They would be very happy to redeem themselves, but their anger or self-hatred means that they can [[BeingGoodSucks never accept being good]].
The GodOfEvil, {{Satan}}, or other beings that are MadeOfEvil are normally shown as being incapable of understanding things like compassion or goodness. In this case, pure evil cannot understand something that their nature renders them unable to experience themselves. This is OlderThanFeudalism: ''Literature/TheBible'' often depicts the Devil in this fashion, where he's unable to appeal to anything other than selfish desires when manipulating humans. This is often the reason a DealWithTheDevil fails; the deal maker's inability to understand good leaves a loophole that someone who can is able to take advantage of, or simply offer something that doesn't truly matter to the target. Likewise, TheCorrupter has a tendency for entering bargains with the intent of helping the other person in the short term, but screwing them over in the long term. However, they are more likely to go into a VillainousBreakdown if they are definitively rejected and/or if TheHero somehow manages to TakeAThirdOption. Also, their obsession with pointlessly backstabbing others they deal with means that over time, fewer and fewer people are willing to enter into deals with them, until they eventually run out of the souls they need to scam.
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{{Greed}}y villains may content themselves with bribing the hero. After all, {{justice|WillPrevail}} and {{revenge}} aren't [[GoldFever shiny]] and don't get a good exchange rate. Yet TheHero goes and turns down the BriefcaseFullOfMoney or a share in the proceeds of a robbery. Indeed, villains solely motivated by greed, power or [[AmbitionIsEvil ambition]] can never find true happiness, and even if they become successful, they'll inevitably squander those gains for more power.
The GreenEyedMonster and those DrivenByEnvy often think TheHero is equally preoccupied with whatever inspired their envy. Villains can be expected to think the person they envy is as jealous with them as the other way around, and even that they deliberately excel in order to rub the envious character's nose into it.
TheFundamentalist-type KnightTemplar won't realize that other people differ about the relative values of what they support versus what they're willing to sacrifice for its sake, [[ObliviouslyEvil wrongly assume]] they're the "good guy" (when they're obviously not), and don't understand why PayEvilUntoEvil in the [[WellIntentionedExtremist name of "law, order and justice"]] would be morally wrong. Most Knight Templars are convinced that MightMakesRight, and that since they are good they only kill the evil, so if you beat them but don't kill them, you are good too. Trying to reason with one isn't much good either, because many Knight Templar types believe that you're WithUsOrAgainstUs. After all, they are certain that only ''their'' cause is noble, and those in their way is at best a deluded fool who needs to be "purged" or at worst, an evildoer who needs to die.
When the Hero interrupts an AttemptedRape, the would-be rapist may propose an easy solution: join in! [[UnstoppableRage Cue heroic beatdown.]]
[[EngineeredHeroics Those setting up a heroics scam]] [[GlorySeeker in order to achieve the]] [[GloryHound fame and glory they]] [[FakeUltimateHero seek at all costs]] want a large reward for the [[HeroismAddict "heroics"]] they did, but they never realize what it ''truly'' means to be a superhero. They only focus on the "super" part of a superhero, not realizing that it takes ''real'' qualities like morality, self-sacrifice, humility and GoodFeelsGood in order to become a true hero. True heroes ''always'' care about the people they are saving and, while they may be susceptible to thrill-seeking and the limelight, they don't let that override their sense of duty and empathy.
InnocentBystanders and {{Mooks}} leave the villain even more certain. A DoomedMoralVictor's inspiration or a HeroicBystander will flabbergast these villains, as will a Mook's HeelFaceTurn that is inspired by the hero's example, or a Mook who proves that EvenEvilHasStandards. Indeed, he may help [[VillainousDemotivator the Mook along]] by [[EvenEvilHasLovedOnes threatening their loved ones.]]
Never underestimate ThePowerOfLove and ThePowerOfFriendship. [[TrueCompanions True friendship]] requires acts of kindness and thoughtfulness, which is selfless and understanding. Being self-centered makes it nearly impossible for a villain to understand or embrace the necessary demands of friendship and love, as they find such concepts to be laughable and/or [[InsaneTrollLogic as distractions]]. They tend to believe in self-preservation and individualism above all things, act in their own self-interest, believe competition makes them more successful, and assume heroes "enslave" people to an arbitrary system of rules and dogma. Pride is by nature competitive, pitting the arrogant villain against everyone — they simply can't understand ThePowerOfFriendship, which is a form of love, placing it beyond the realm of their understanding. Plus, while the villain may be surrounded by countless lackeys and toadies whom he keeps them in line via threats or outright violence, the hero has TrueCompanions, love interests and friends who are willing to help them even in dire situations and enable them to defeat the baddies.
TheSocialDarwinist of the MightMakesRight variety thinks MiseryBuildsCharacter and believes that competition, suffering and struggle make the individual, and possibly society as a whole, superior. They believe in EvilVirtues like [[TheChessmaster cunning]], [[AmbitionIsEvil ruthlessness]], [[NoNonsenseNemesis opportunism]] and the ability to [[TheUnfettered endure and survive by any means necessary]], and view [[CrapsackWorld the world as a harsh and cynical place]] in which HobbesWasRight. However, they tend to undervalue things like [[LoveIsAWeakness love]], [[VirtueIsWeakness kindness]] or [[NiceGuysFinishLast pacifism]]. Their attitude [[RealityEnsues drives away everyone]], preventing them from making genuine friendships, and thus are truly LonelyAtTheTop because they always think cooperation makes one look weak. This belief in cutthroat dog-eat-dog-ism and hidden agendas also renders them incapable of understanding true love.
UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans fanatics and other such {{Well Intentioned Extremist}}s will often kid themselves into denying the possibility of any ethos that isn't by-any-means-necessary both to salve their aching consciences when they cross the MoralEventHorizon and to chalk up any obvious good their ideological opponents do to mere PragmaticVillainy.
The Nietzsche Wannabe aka StrawNihilist always assumes it's a CrapsackWorld out there, and often uses NoGoodDeedGoesUnpunished and BeingGoodSucks as {{Freudian Excuse}}s on why they have a nihilistic outlook on life.
Those stuck in ChronicVillainy tend to relapse back to their evil ways and believe that joining the good side makes them soft and weak, hence why they choose being the ruthless villain, but this stops them from seeking redemption. They would be very happy to redeem themselves, but their anger or self-hatred means that they can [[BeingGoodSucks never accept being good]].
The GodOfEvil, {{Satan}}, or other beings that are MadeOfEvil are normally shown as being incapable of understanding things like compassion or goodness. In this case, pure evil cannot understand something that their nature renders them unable to experience themselves. This is OlderThanFeudalism: ''Literature/TheBible'' often depicts the Devil in this fashion, where he's unable to appeal to anything other than selfish desires when manipulating humans. This is often the reason a DealWithTheDevil fails; the deal maker's inability to understand good leaves a loophole that someone who can is able to take advantage of, or simply offer something that doesn't truly matter to the target. Likewise, TheCorrupter has a tendency for entering bargains with the intent of helping the other person in the short term, but screwing them over in the long term. However, they are more likely to go into a VillainousBreakdown if they are definitively rejected and/or if TheHero somehow manages to TakeAThirdOption. Also, their obsession with pointlessly backstabbing others they deal with means that over time, fewer and fewer people are willing to enter into deals with them, until they eventually run out of the souls they need to scam.
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