What are your favorite examples of antagonists that change and grow throughout a story but generally remain antagonists?

Eg they are not “protagonist villains” like Walter White, and they are not “redeemed villains” because at least in some ways, they fail to redeem or their growth arc, while present, is stunted.

Usually an antagonist is static, while a protagonist grows to defeat them. But in some fiction, the antagonist grows and changes and yet still is an antagonist.

Jamie Lannister is an interesting example. He starts off by callously pushing a child out a window. And he goes to war against the protagonists of House Stark.

But then he gets humbled, has his perspective changed, fixes some of his weaknesses and leans more on his strengths, becomes likeable by the audience, finds himself pairing up with the protagonists more, etc. So he goes through a growth arc.

But then at the end, he still chooses his original side. More mature, but still ultimately bound by his same weaknesses. An interesting arc to watch, and one that probably would have been more interesting if the last season wasn’t rushed and bad.

Any other good examples? Maybe ones that remain more villainous than Jaime?

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What’s stopping them from borrowing against their Bitcoin holdings?

I would much rather prefer that the individual be in control of Bitcoin than the US government. Why do we want to entrench their power to kill at will, sow chaos around the world and lock people up for frivolous purposes? I want the America deep state to disappear not get stronger with Bitcoin.

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There’s a widely held belief that empathy is a virtue and I’m not sure that’s accurate.

Compassion is a virtue, but empathy seems to be pathologically corrosive.

Haven’t totally made up my mind on this, but I’m leaning towards the idea that empathy in general is actually destructive.

Today I found out I have cancer. So I climbed a mountain with my favorite people and gave thanks…

Because it’s not as bad as they thought. There will be difficult days but Praise God I am going to get through it. I have SO much to live for: my wonderful family, true friends, my beautiful grandkids, and my adoring husband who I love more and more every day. I am also super curious to see what #bitcoin is going to do to make this world a better place 😁. #BreastCancer #cancersucks #PTL

Bisq, HodlHodl, Robosats. 200 USD is no problem.

Game: 6 Degrees of Movie Separation

(Based on the Game 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon)

Object: Link 2 actors by connecting them with other actors they’ve been in movies with.

Example: Connect Matt Damon to Vincent D’Onofrio

Answer: Matt Damon acted with George Clooney in Oceans 11… George Clooney acted with Jennifer Lopez in Out of Sight… Jennifer Lopez acted with Vincent D’Onofrio in The Cell. So that solution got it in 3. Would win 40 sats.

Winnings: First to get the connection in 1 wins 60 sats, first in 2 wins 50 sats, first in 3 wins 40 sats, first in 4 wins 30 sats, first in 5 wins 20 sats, first in 6 wins 10 sats.

Here we go:

Connect Helena Bonham Carter to Sean Penn

@cowdle #game