Villainous Virtues

Identify the redeeming qualities or virtues in your villain and write a scene where these qualities come to the fore.

Even the darkest characters have moments of grace or virtues that make them human and relatable. Explore the good in your villain: it could be a hidden kindness, a deep love, an extreme sense of loyalty, or unwavering determination. Craft a scene where these virtues are highlighted or challenged. Not only does this prompt encourage depth in character creation, but it also blurs the lines between ‘good’ and ‘evil’, sparking complex narrative possibilities.