Justifying the Means

Pen down a monologue where a villain defends his actions, arguing that they are ultimately justified or necessary.

Most villains believe they are heroes of their own stories. What are their reasons? Can they tie their chaotic intentions to causes that one might empathize with, or do they have a unique philosophy that explains their choice of path? By confronting and delineating a villain’s ethical compass, this prompt invites a questioning of moral absolutism and semantics of good and evil.

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