I’ve been told many times that I seem like someone who takes revenge very seriously. Honestly, I’m not sure why people think that is. Is it because I brainstorm a lot, trying to find and then close any loopholes in the revenge plans in iconic revenge movies? Or daydream a lot about how I’d spend my day if there ever were a Purge day? It’s probably the cold stare that I give when I’m ticked off.In any case, two things are quite clear—first, I’m a work-in-progress when it comes to having a healthy coping mechanism. Second, I have a long list of vengeful mentors whose gusto and poetic modus operandi I look up to.Knowing you’re here for the latter, let’s dive right in.In this article, we’re looking at characters who made revenge look poetic.7 Fictional Figures Who Made Revenge a Work of Art1. Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption (1994) The Shawshank Redemption Source: Warner Bros., Columbia Pictures Although Andy is widely celebrated for the meticulous prison break that he planned for over 19 years, I applaud him for what he did to that jerk of a warden and his prison-guard sidekicks. Initially, Andy was genuinely symbiotic with Warden Norton, performing his dirty work in exchange for basic human empathy within the prison. But soon the latter turned into an absolute parasite, abusing his power. Andy’s revenge isn’t just cold—it’s ice-cold and aged like a fine wine! 2. The Bride in Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) Kill Bill: Vol 1...
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