Character Quote by Michel Faber
“If someone's a cartoon villain, you can dismiss them, but if they behave despicably but you kind of like them, they really get under your skin.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of Strange New Things, 2014
Highlights the paradox of disliking a villain’s actions yet being drawn to them emotionally.
In simple terms: We can like people we dislike.
Key Takeaway
Beware of charismatic badness.
Themes
morality
psychology
empathy
Mood
conflicted
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- politics
- media consumption
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
cognitive dissonance
charisma
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we sympathize with despicable characters?
- Can attraction to flaws affect decisions?
A Different Perspective
Appeals to rational judgment.
![“I'm not for the villains, I'm only for the princesses. I mean it's fun to have Jafar [Aladdin cartoon villain] or whatever; I didn't even remember their names 'cause they're not important to me.” quote by Mariah Carey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5b8/mariah-carey-1687_cartoon_i-m-not-for-the-villains-i-m-only-for-th_2881626.jpg)
