The Heart of a Villain

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.