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What do you guys think about revenge storylines?
Like, do you think it’s wrong for someone to kill a terrible person because of what they’ve done to them in the past? I know a lot of storylines like that end with forgiveness and giving up the revenge, while many (lots of westerns) end with the person exacting their revenge, then moving on with their lives. Do you guys think that’s wrong? And then, as it applies to stories, do you think it’s a bad move to put a successful revenge in your book?
Just some random thoughts…
@Rachelle *evil cackling* Awesome topic.
Short answer: Revenge is bad. Vengeance is Mine, saith the Lord. I will repay.
Long answer: that doesn’t mean you can’t have revenge in your story. Even a successful revenge. But for the sake of truth, it should never be without consequences. There are always consequences when man takes God into his own hands. Whether he’s acting against Him or in His place; it’s all the same. That authority does not belong to man, unless he is a judge, and then it’s not vengeance, but justice. When an ordinary man takes that authority, however just it may seem, there are always consequences.
They don’t have to be as drastic as the rest of his life being ruined, but they need to be there to show that vengeance, even when successful, is not satisfying and should not be glorified as an acceptable life goal.And I personally really enjoy the vengeance storyline, provided it’s done well. 😉
Ah man, Kate already said everything. 🙁
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@Daeus *cackles* Have a cookie.
@kate-flournoy Mmmmmm… Daeuses like cookies. 😀
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@Daeus can we just address the fact that every single remotely sensible person who’s joined KP seems to have developed the trademark split personality after about a year on the forum? XD
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@Dragon-Snapper the Kateses welcome you Writermania Drive. Please leave your sanities at the door. XD
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Timing. Is. Amazing.
Funnily enough, not only am I reading (in my opinion) the best revenge plot ever write, a la Hamlet, but am also writing a paper on Hamlet/Revenge vs Justice. But I don’t really have anything to say beyond what @kate-flournoy said soooo… darn it, Kate, you’re always so thorough. *sadly trudges out*
@Adry_Grace nooooo! Discussions are supposed to be nice and long with lots of opinions… *sniff* Next time I’m going to stay off until other people have said things. XD
Mm, good topic. I can appreciate everything being said here, because inevitably, I will have to consider if I want to include this in my WIP…
But, split personalities? Gollum impressions? I’m starting to wonder what I got myself into by joining KP…
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@that_writer_girl_99 The Gollum impressions are a normality. 😀 Trust me, joining KP is the best thing!
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