Philosophical musings on evil characters in film, TV and books

[dweomeroflight]

I've always had this obsession with working out evil characters motivations for doing things, which is why even though I disagree with people who claim that Wicked is the greatest musical ever (that would be those written by the musical genius Stephan Sondheim) I do have to admit that the opening and closing songs of No one mourns the Wicked really

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[cianthecat]

Very true. I like an "evil" character that you are never quite sure of...maybe they will turn? Do that good deed that will tip the balance...but then maybe they won't. Life is never black and white. People (in life) don't tend to be evil, but make bad choices and do bad things. (Footnote: Some people are evil and do purely nasty things but the general population wouldn't fall under this catergory. I hope.)

Have you seen Wicked? Was it good?

[dweomeroflight]

Yes I have seen Wicked- it was O.K but not the best musical I have seen. My Fair Lady and Sweeney Todd in my opinion were better stage productions

[travertineskies]

I don't know if this is related, but you know my Maryn obsession, right?
He's such an idiot, yet I really... Really like him.
Heh~
Also, I'm thinking about Ariel and the guy in Alyzon Whitestarr.
I quite like those baddies, but you never really know why they're bad, do you?
Ah...

[dweomeroflight]

you know why in Alyzon Whitestarr... its really sad. Basically Harlen's parent's were rich but never really cared about him and he resented that so he did cruel things thus it was easier for him to get infected