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Have you ever empathised with a fictional villain? Who?

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Michael2190 · 41-45, C
Definitely the joker. Sure he might not be totally sane but what he says makes a lot more sense if you think about it. I think he truly knows humanity and human nature
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@Michael2190 have you seen The Killing Joke? No empathy for him there lol
Michael2190 · 41-45, C
HAHA yes, well there are also different kinds of joker. That one is maybe a bit more messed up than usual but just have a look at the joker in the dark knight. Tell me you don't agree with some of his statements :-)
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@Michael2190 I admit there is truth in some of what he says, but it still wouldn't make me empathize with him lol
Michael2190 · 41-45, C
Except for a moment if you and just for a split second imagine the world through his eyes. Not just the world but how HE sees the world and yes he is totally wrong in his moral standing but is he wrong in his factual capacity? I think not. He is seeing what other just cant or wont because it will clash with their ideal idea of how things should work to maintain order through the chaos of everyday life we are experiencing. Now for Empathy.... What does a man have to go through to have you shatter so much to see nothing else but the twisted way he sees everything and laugh it off as if it is nothing. HAHA, but once again it is only my opinion :-)
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@Michael2190 honestly I don't think empathy and the Joker belongs in the same sentence because whatever the Joker does is free from emotions.. I don't think he feels anything. People are just tools and pawns for him. I guess that's why I can't empathise with him.