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A tragic villain is a character, usually an antagonist, who does not truly intend to be a villain. They are perhaps misled or not entirely in control of their feelings and/or actions, or pursuing morally ambiguous logic. This archetype originates as an antithesis to the more classic tragic hero of Aristotelian tragedy which continued into use as a basis for Shakespearean plays. In modern comic books and graphic novels, the character is sometimes referred to as a sympathetic villain.

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References

  1. "The Tragic Villain in All-Star Superman #5". Silver Bullet. Retrieved 2007-02-15.
  2. "Cassius: A Tragic Villain". Retrieved 2007-02-15.
  3. "Hannibal Lecter: From Supporting Character To....Romantic Hero?". Retrieved 2007-02-15.
  4. "Symphonic Star Trek". Retrieved 2007-02-15.
  5. ^ "Analysis of Medea as a Tragic Character". Retrieved 2007-02-15.
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