Tragic Tyrant

Pen down a story of a villain who was once a hero, or had the potential to be one, but was led astray.

A villain’s journey often mirrors that of a hero’s. Explore the factors (tragic downfall, constant failures, persistence of insurmountable obstacles) that push a promising figure to the dark side emotionally. Does this villain recognize their transformation? What is the scale of their regret, self-loathing, or acceptance of this change? This prompt allows you to explore themes of disillusionment, transformation, and duality of character.