They keep making the same mistakes, and we love them for it!“I like characters who don’t change, who don’t learn from their mistakes,” said David Fincher in his Time Out interview in 2011 for his movie The Social Network.Being flawed is human, but what if the flaw persists throughout the entire runtime of a movie? Some heroes evolve through their journey, but some don’t. They betray their friends, make catastrophic errors, ruin lives, but remain unchanged. Their tragic errors and refusal to grow present a unique narrative appeal that resonates with the audience, perhaps in a way that traditional emotional arcs don’t. With that said, let's discover some iconic characters who don’t learn a damn thing.7 Iconic Characters Who Don’t Learn From Their Mistakes1. Jordan Belfort — The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) - YouTube www.youtube.com Jordan (Leonardo DiCaprio) starts his journey as a hungry, cunning stockbroker and ends up as a motivational speaker who teaches others how to sell lies. The man literally goes to prison for committing fraud against his clients through his company, while his relationship goes downhill, but he comes out of it more confident. Martin Scorsese depicts the crazy-rich lifestyle of Belfort throughout his drug-fueled rise to wealth. As his world burns with cocaine and cash, he doesn’t stop for a second to reflect and realize his end. Instead, the probable foresight further drives him to evade the inevitable.2. Tony Montana — Scarface (1983) - YouTube www.youtube.com Tony (Al Pacino) might be the most iconic...
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