John Ratcliffe

Governor John Ratcliffe is the main antagonist of Disney's 33rd full-length animated feature film Pocahontas (which is based on the life and legend of the Native American woman of the same name), and its 1998 direct-to-video sequel Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World. He is very loosely based on the historical figure John Ratcliffe, though he really takes on the qualities of many of history's ambitious and morally dubious pioneers as well as the usual traits of a Disney villain (such as a love of power, snootiness, and a flair for the dramatic). He is the former governor-turned-arch-nemesis of John Smith.

Why He Isn't a Great Villain

 * 1) Ratcliffe tends to be seen as a highly one-dimensional villain that lacks any likable or charming traits compared to the Disney villains he was sandwiched between such as Frollo or Scar.
 * 2) Ratcliffe is also highly ruthless, cruel, heartless, insulting, manipulative, and incredibly racist.
 * 3) Ratcliffe's fixation on gold is typically considered one of the more laughable villainous schemes among the Disney rogues.
 * 4) He treats Thomas like dirty, even calling him a a "poor excuse for a solider".
 * 5) He refuse to listen to reason, such as when John tries to tell him there is no gold.
 * 6) He attempts to shoot Chief Powhatan when he surrendered, but John takes the bullet instead.
 * 7) He actually believes that he is a good person and refuses to find fault in himself.