Sources

https://prezi.com/feqhfqjakndp/difference-between-the-representation-of-heroes-and-villains-in-the-film-and-the-short-novel/



http://www.science20.com/rogue_neuron/addicted_being_good_psychopathology_heroism-60137



http://www.frankwbaker.com/Villains.pdf



http://www.superheronation.com/2010/08/17/15-interesting-motivations-for-villains-and-heroes/



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hhk4N9A0oCA



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEjgDeSnBMs



flavorwire.com/225615/evil-incarnate-kim-newmans-10-best-villains-in-literature


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP1xbbt1nzk


https://youtu.be/QP1xbbt1nzk

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