Do supervillains' tragic back stories justify their actions?

Often, their tragic back stories create a sense of revenge. For instance, if a supervillain was wronged in the past, they might want to get back at the world or a specific group. It could also lead to a desire for power. If they felt powerless in their past tragedies, they'll strive for power to avoid that feeling again.

Deathstroke is another codpiece - wearing supervillain. He started as a soldier. But after the military experiment that changed him, he became more self - centered. He takes on jobs as a mercenary, and his codpiece is part of his combat - ready attire. His family also plays a role in his story. Sometimes he is in conflict with his family values while also being a supervillain who battles heroes. He is known for his sword - fighting skills and his ability to outthink his opponents.

The back stories play a huge role. Take Hope again. Because of her family's history and her own past experiences of loss and having to prove herself, she is always ready to fight for what she believes in. In the present, her past makes her a fierce protector of the school and those she cares about.

One type could be the loss of a loved one at a young age. This can deeply impact a person's life, leaving them with a sense of loneliness and grief that shapes their character. Another type is growing up in poverty, which often means lacking basic necessities and facing many hardships that can lead to a tragic view of the world. Also, experiencing abuse, whether it's physical, emotional or mental, can be a tragic back story that has long - lasting negative effects on a person's self - esteem and mental health.

In some fanfictions, James might justify it by saying he sees great potential in Bella as a vampire. He could claim that her beauty and tenacity would be enhanced, and that she would have eternal life to experience the world in a way she never could as a human. Also, he might say that she was already on the fringes of the vampire world because of her relationship with Edward, so becoming a vampire was just the next step.

They might justify it through misunderstandings. Maybe Arthur is tricked into a situation that looks like cheating but he's really trying to protect Merlin in some convoluted way.

In certain fanfics, it could be part of a disciplinary system in Hogwarts that has gone awry. The writers might depict a Hogwarts that is more of a strict military - like academy where physical punishment is allowed in extreme cases, and Snape, as a strict teacher, takes it too far. They then use this as a starting point to explore themes of reform in the wizarding school system.

Scorpion's back story is really tragic. As I said before, his whole clan was wiped out, and he was turned into this undead avenger. He lost his family, his life, and his very humanity in a sense, and is now trapped in a cycle of revenge.

Yes, there are. The Boys comic features several powerful and menacing supervillains.

A possible justification could be a deep exploration of Harry's post - traumatic stress. Writers might think that after years of fighting and losing so many people, Harry could reach a breaking point. But really, the Harry Potter we know from the books has a strong will and a support system that should prevent such a tragic end. So, these justifications seem more like attempts to create shock value rather than staying true to the character's nature.