The Villain
The villain is the antagonist in fiction and can be anyone who opposes the hero (protagonist). The villain can be male or female, a monster, an animal or a fantasy creature. Think of characters like the Wicked Witch or the Wolf in fairy tales, Voldemort in Harry Potter, Darth Vader in Star Wars, Cruella DeVille in 101 Dalmatians, Captain Hook, Scar in the Lion King or the shark in Jaws. Sometimes nature is the villain. Like the iceberg in The Watch that Ends the Night or the wilderness in Hatchet or the weather conditions in Life as We Knew It. In Touching Spirit Bear, the villain is Cole's own anger. In Hunger Games the villain could be the Capitol, the government.
This website has a good description: Classic Villain
Villain Characteristics:
This website has a good description: Classic Villain
Villain Characteristics: