Mr.Grey-Cat
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So today when I was reading a certain manhwa, I paid attention to a translator's note, and guess what? that guy is suffering high blood pressure, not because of health issues, overworking or anything like that. Instead, the cause for his suffering is that instead of writing Bitch, the translator is actually forcing himself to write the character's official name (even though both words sound similar). And that led me to a question.
Are villains really essential in a story? well, I guess they are. Nevertheless, is it really necessary to make them so annoying and hateful?
I mean, look at SAO where most villains are disgusting, or to Chinese novels where they are plain annoying, and Oh, don't forget josei novels, they have really the worst collection of villains that are disgusting, annoying, and frustrating. So, what is it I am trying to say?
Nothing. I am just feeling curious if villains that force the reader into slamming a phone to the wall are necessary, and what other problems exist in a story with third-rate villains. And also, what type of villains do you prefer? what type do you hate? and what type do you think is safer to use (safer for readers' mental health, that is)?
Are villains really essential in a story? well, I guess they are. Nevertheless, is it really necessary to make them so annoying and hateful?
I mean, look at SAO where most villains are disgusting, or to Chinese novels where they are plain annoying, and Oh, don't forget josei novels, they have really the worst collection of villains that are disgusting, annoying, and frustrating. So, what is it I am trying to say?
Nothing. I am just feeling curious if villains that force the reader into slamming a phone to the wall are necessary, and what other problems exist in a story with third-rate villains. And also, what type of villains do you prefer? what type do you hate? and what type do you think is safer to use (safer for readers' mental health, that is)?