It's no secret that in children's cartoons good must triumph over evil. However, negative characters often impress young viewers more than good characters, they even have their fans. Particularly indicative in this regard is the interest caused by the bright villains of Disney, which are introduced by the creators of the famous cartoons to revive the plot. Which of the greedy, mischief, envious and similar negative personalities have managed to become the most popular?
How it all started
About such a phenomenon as Disney villains, they started talking in the first half of the past century. A kind of ancestor of the category was the Evil Queen, whom young viewers met through the animated film "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", which was released in 1937. It is curious that this was the first full-length creation of the famous studio.
The evil queen is an insidious lady who cares only about her own beauty and nothing more. Like many other Disney villains, the ruler wants to remain the best, that is, the most beautiful. However, her stepdaughter Snow White is growing up, who year after year becomes whiter and rougher than "mother". Wanting to get rid of her young rival, the cruel queen leaves the girl in the thicket of the forest, and then completely tries to destroy her with the help of a poisoned apple. Of course, good wins.
Who is Captain Hook
In 1953, the cartoon "Peter Pan" was presented to the audience, giving the young audience a few more vivid images. Among them was Captain Hook, who was assigned the role of the main enemy, with whom the central character of a fascinating hand-drawn story was forced to fight. Of course, the eternal baby Peter Pan, who does not want to grow up, always remains the winner in competitions with his antagonist.
Parents can not be afraid that the image of such a famous hero as the one-armed Captain Hook turned out to be too sinister, it will scare the kids when watching the cartoon. The creators endowed the pirate in a comical way, attributed to him a penchant for hysteria and some cowardice. For example, this negative character is able to faint when he sees a crocodile in front of him.
Sea Witch Ursula
There is hardly a child who does not like the colorful animated work “The Little Mermaid”, released in 1989. The Disney Villains category has replenished thanks to this dynamic cartoon about the underwater world and its inhabitants. This time, the main character will have to fight the insidious witch Ursula and, of course, defeat her enemy.
It is interesting that the witch, who will poison the life of the beautiful Ariel, the creators did not immediately decide to endow them with an octopus appearance. Ursula was initially seen as a mermaid, but such an appearance did not cause fear. Then, instead of a fish tail, the villain acquired tentacles and began to look really creepy. Even the most naive viewers do not believe Ursula when, at the beginning of the story, she tries to convince Ariel of her desire to help her.
The most evil lion
Disney cartoons often make the main characters of animals, among which there are not only good, but also frankly bad characters. Remembering the latter, one cannot ignore such a bright bastard as Scar, with whom the animated film “The Lion King” introduces children. This beast is characterized by such qualities as envy, cynicism and treachery. Its sharp claws are never hidden by fingertips. It is believed that the prototype of the Scar was Claudius - the character of Hamlet, written by Shakespeare.
Scar kills his brother Mufasu, wanting to take his throne. He is trying to eliminate a bad lion and another contender for the throne - his little nephew Simbu, but the kid miraculously manages to escape from the evil uncle. Of course, Simba, having made loyal friends and growing up, returns to take revenge on the treacherous relative and regain his rightful title of king. Like other Disney cartoons, The Lion King ends with a victory for good.
What is known about Gaston
Should every painted negative character seem so at first glance or can it look good at first? Cartoon characters of Disney, who are to act in the role of villains, often at the first meeting seem to the audience kind. However, their further actions allow us to verify the opposite. A striking example of such a metamorphosis is Gaston from Beauty and the Beast, a fairy tale story that saw the light in 1991.
Gaston is a guy with an attractive appearance, the alleged protector of the beautiful heroine, who must save her from the monster. But gradually such qualities of the “knight” are revealed as greed, narcissism, a tendency to treachery, and cowardice. The enemy of Gaston, on the contrary, behaves decisively and nobly, which allows children to guess who the true hero of history is, despite their disgusting appearance.
Disney studio employees can think for months about how cartoon characters who are to become the heroes of another tale should look like. This fate did not pass Gaston, who was not originally planned to be turned into a negative character. However, in the process, the creators decided that the story would benefit from the negative qualities of the “prince”.
Another evil queen
In 1951, the wonderful cartoon "Alice in Wonderland" was released, conquering millions of small viewers living in different parts of the world. A colorful story introduced the audience to the next ruler-villain, with whom positive characters are forced to fight. Of course, this is the unforgettable Queen of Hearts, becoming the main problem of the girl Alice.
Wonderland, on the territory of which a child accidentally enters, is ruled by a ruthless and bloodthirsty dictator. He is the Queen of Hearts, his tentacles terrifying all the inhabitants of the fabulous land, not counting Alice and her brave allies. The only way to fight your enemies that the villain is aware of is to order your head off. Of course, evil will be punished as a result, the triumph of good is inevitable.
Appeal to magic
It's no secret that wizards can be not only good, but also evil. The cartoon "Princess and the Frog", which saw the light in 2009, will help to recall this. Dr. Fasilier is an insidious, ruthless villain who subjugated the magic of Voodoo, his second name, known to the elect - the Shadow Man. The goal set by the evil professor is to conquer New Orleans. To conduct the battle for the city, this man plans to use the help of his own “hellish friends”.
When he first saw such a character as Dr. Fasilier, small viewers would not doubt for a second that he worshiped the forces of evil. This is facilitated by the villainous appearance of the antihero, which was created by Disney specialists emphasized high and thin, endowed with dark skin and purple eyes. Fasilie values money and power above all else, is able to decide on the most desperate actions, seeing the prospect of profit.
Prototype - James Moriarty
The cartoon “The Great Mouse Detective”, released by the famous studio in 1986, can be recommended not only to young children, but also to their parents if they like stories about the adventures of Sherlock Holmes and other cunning detectives. Professor Ratigan is the main villain of a fairy tale story. As a rat, the character insists on being talked about as a mouse.
The prototype of Ratigan, according to the creators of the cartoon, is the legendary professor Moriarty, who was taken to the open water by Sherlock Holmes. The villain's goal is to conquer the British mouse empire, for the sake of its achievement he is ready to use any means. Professor Ratigan entertains young viewers throughout the entire animated film, dying enchantingly at the end, allowing the good to triumph again.
Cruel Counselor to the Emperor
Disney Studios often uses the image of a bloodthirsty queen in her works, ready to do anything to gain or maintain power. Another villain presented to the audience in 2000, Isma, belongs to the same category. The Emperor’s Adventures is a fairy tale that ridicules human vices. The antagonist is a vengeful adviser to the ruler, who wants to pay off her master for the ruthless dismissal, to seize the throne that belongs to him.
Of course, the many attempts to kill Kuzko, which are made by Izma, invariably fail. The evil counselor is defeated by the forces of good, her cunning plans have to collapse without a chance of implementation. However, the punishment, waiting for the wrong adviser, is not too cruel. Izma will have to spend several years working in a scout camp.
Other bright villains
Of course, not all the vivid images of the followers of the forces of evil created by the staff of Disney Studios are listed above. For example, you can recall a fascinating tale about the misadventures of a nimble guy named Aladdin. Fans of the colorful cartoon probably remembered the insidious Jafar, who had to fight the main character. The antagonist tries to subjugate the genie, and then completely tries to take his place. The power-loving vizier captivates with a gloomy sense of humor.
One cannot fail to mention the wonderful cartoon Sleeping Beauty and its main villain Maleficent. The witch cursed the little princess, quarreling with her royal parents and deciding to avenge their imaginary offense. Another great example of a Disney villain is Sherkhan. The dangerous enemy of Mowgli from the "Jungle Book" throughout the film is trying to eliminate the boy, because he hates people. Sherkhan seems fearless, but in reality he is afraid of many things, for example, fire and cannons.
These are the most charismatic negative characters created by Disney Studios over many years of work.