How to make a well written revenge mc

[XuXu]

Now, I don't have many doubts regarding my protagonist, yet I do need clarity. At least some ideas or tips, to make sure I'm doing everything well.
Of course, there isn't a good revenge story without struggle or actual complex character devolpement. Because in my eyes, the best thing you can pair revenge with in a character is a redemption.
So, added with that knowledge and some other basic things, what could I do to make my revenge protagonist a bit more likeable?

 

[ParticleOfSand]

1. Lots of struggle in between. Really show how hard the protagonist worked to achieve it. Maybe what he had to give up to survive if he's in lots of life-or-death situations
2. Some emotional reasons, like his family or friends being killed. Also have an emotional reaction after the protagonist finally achieved their revenge.
3. Go into detail on how the mc was wronged. The more the readers can sympathize with them, the better

 

[CrimsonGenius]

It has to be something less stupid. Someone stealing your girl is one. Why do you have to take vengeance and murder everyone the girl and her new bf care about, then destroying the world as a bonus. However, I had villain who wanted to drive the world mad because she was forced to sell her horse.

 

[TheEldritchGod]

Lets see... First, make it for a modern audience.
In a modern audience, you are "good" because of what you are, not because of what you do. So, make your MC a crippled trans-intersex lesbian black womyn who is a commie and oppressed.

Second, they have to be powerful from the start, but not know it. So they can just BE powerful when you need them to be by just deciding they are.

Third, It's a straight white male's fault. Bonus points if the antagonist is Trump

Fourth, Wish fufillment. Have your MC murder, lie to, cheat, steal from "bad guys" meaning anyone that it is acceptable to hate according to popular media.

Fifth, Claim that it is a story based on your own "personal experiences" and claim to be a crippled trans-intersex lesbian black womyn while you are at it.

Sixth, Sell it to Disney.

Seventh, Profit.

 

[WinterTimeCrime]

When writing revenge characters, I aim to replicate the feelings of misery and hopelessness they experienced at their lowest points, channeling those emotions into their actions and narratives to inflict the same suffering on others.

For instance, in one of my books, Callixtus, a character was brutally raped and tortured in a chamber, leaving her in a state of severe psychological shock. She couldn't eat, sleep, or even use the restroom without help. Fearful of the outside world, she became a recluse. However, with some manipulation from the main character, she decided to become stronger and inflict the same powerlessness she felt onto the knights who wronged her.

Aesiira, my revenge character, sought to instill a sense of hysteria in her enemies. She created a weapon that didn't kill but inflicted curses such as disembowelment, blindness, and organ failure, ensuring her victims suffered profoundly (a personification of the torment she still felt from being trapped in the chamber). Characters she fought were overwhelmed with "curses" and left a shriveling mess; The same state the MC initially found her in.

This is an extreme case, but most people view revenge as simply killing or exposing their tormentors, which is common in many traditional stories. If you want your characters to be memorable and realistic, I'd say focus on five things: Emotional Depth, Transformation and Growth, Complex Motivation, Unique Approach to Revenge, and Relatability.

Hope this helped. If you want a character analysis or critique, I'd love to assist as well.

 

[Tsuru]

Now, I don't have many doubts regarding my protagonist, yet I do need clarity. At least some ideas or tips, to make sure I'm doing everything well.
Of course, there isn't a good revenge story without struggle or actual complex character devolpement. Because in my eyes, the best thing you can pair revenge with in a character is a redemption.
So, added with that knowledge and some other basic things, what could I do to make my revenge protagonist a bit more likeable?

-Realism
-It makes sense
-Put yourself in his shoes if necessary
-Attractive to look at
-Not be tired to look at
-(Smut bc its SH)
-No bs
-Original
-"Any means necessary"

 

[XuXu]

It has to be something less stupid. Someone stealing your girl is one. Why do you have to take vengeance and murder everyone the girl and her new bf care about, then destroying the world as a bonus. However, I had villain who wanted to drive the world mad because she was forced to sell her horse.

He was tormented since 14 to 18 and then when he tried to commit suicide he was saved and once again tormented and then his mother died by their hands ??? and to make it worse he went to prison for 5 years

 

[RepresentingWrath]

Backstory that is longer than 20 chapters.