Scarlet Letter Presentation by meganwatase

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Scarlet Letter Presentation

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Why is the desire for revenge more satisfying rather than achieving it?

Revenge is a universal topic and is a natural passion for humans. The motive of revenge is to "even out the score" or "get even" with the abuser. However there is a difference between the thought of seeking revenge and presenting it through actions.

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THE DESIRE FOR REVENGE

The desire for revenge is a yearn to make the betrayer suffer in some way. Although revenge produces the craving to inflict physical pain, it also causes the victim's hopes and wishes to exceed reality.

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ACHIEVING IT

While betrayal and humiliation inflict internal wounds and destroy a person's confidence, taking revenge allows the victim to regain their pride. However, attacking someone like this will also create a cycle of revenge and counter-revenge between the victim and the betrayer.

THE EFFECT OF REVENGE

Overall, revenge is difficult to overcome and can result in three ways: one, is to stubbornly keep a grudge and stay angry; two, is to ignore or deny that anger; and three is to simply forgive the person for their actions.

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WORKS CITED

Fitness, Julie. "Betrayal, rejection, revenge, and forgiveness: An interpersonal script approach." Interpersonal rejection (2001): 73-103. Web. 28 August 2016.
Hawthorne, Nathaniel. The Scarlet Letter. New York: Public Domain, 1 June 1864. ePub.

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