THEME AND SYMBOLISM THESAURUS

REVENGE



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HELPFUL TIP:

Your story's theme is its central message to readers and can be reinforced with specific symbols and motifs pulled right from the setting. Additionally, symbols woven into a scene can underscore your character's emotions, establish mood, and even generate conflict. Explore your story theme thoughtfully and use associated symbols to do more with less.
THEMATIC STATEMENTS THAT MAY APPLY TO YOUR STORY:
An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind. (Gandhi)
Revenge is a dish that's best served cold. (Eugène Sue)
Revenge is not as satisfying as we imagine it will be.
Revenge often comes back to bite us.
Kindness is the sweetest revenge.
Success is the best revenge.

LIES (ANTI-THEMATIC STATEMENTS) YOUR CHARACTER MIGHT BELIEVE:
They should pay for what they did.
If justice isn't served, I have the right to enact it.
Avenging myself (or my loved one) is the only way to find peace.
Revenge won't bring back what I lost, but it will make me feel better.

CHARACTER TRAITS TO SUPPORT OR CHALLENGE THE THEME:
CONTROLLING, FANATICAL, GULLIBLE, IMPULSIVE, MACHO, NERVOUS, OBSESSIVE, RESENTFUL, VINDICTIVE, VIOLENT, DIPLOMATIC, EASYGOING, FOCUSED, JUST, MERCIFUL

WOUNDS THAT MAY SHAPE A CHARACTER'S PERSPECTIVE:
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CREATIVE WORKS THAT EXPLORE THIS THEME:
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NATURAL SYMBOLS FOR THIS THEME:
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HUMAN & SOCIETAL SYMBOLS FOR THIS THEME:
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SYMBOLISM EXAMPLES IN STORIES:
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