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Q&A Convincing argument about something I don't agree with

The main issue is that you have created a stock villain without depth. You have given him a son in the hope to give him a voice, but there is nothing to voice because they are both just extreme ste...

posted 6y ago by _X_‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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#4: Attribution notice removed by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-18T21:34:22Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T10:31:28Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision by (deleted user) · 2019-12-08T10:31:28Z (almost 5 years ago)
The main issue is that you have created a stock villain without depth. You have given him a son in the hope to give him a voice, but there is nothing to voice because they are both just extreme stereotypes: the fascist-dictator and the naive-dreamer.

You need to rework your villain. Give him a purpose that you can agree with, and make his actions justifiable, both wrong and right. The best villain you can hope for is one that could almost lure you into agreeing with him.

In its current form and in your current state of mind there is nothing truly that can give a decent shape to your one dimensional dialogue.

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2019-01-09T08:34:03Z (almost 6 years ago)
Original score: 8