Revengenarrativesprovide a kind of emotional catharsis.

They let readers or viewers live out a fantasy of control in a world that often feels unfair.

Another reason revenge stories resonate is because they deal with imbalance.

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Someone is mistreated, and instead of turning the other cheek, they set the scales straight.

Regardless of the method, the allure comes from watching someone reclaim dignity and control.

FromJohn WicktoThe Count of Monte Cristo, people have enjoyed these sorts of stories for a very long time.

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TheIliadcontains multiple different instances of revenge as well.

Its a pretty core part of our storytelling.

But in the real world, employees often cant retaliate without risking their livelihood.

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These stories are even more engaging when the revenge is clever rather than cruel.

Theres also a communal element to reading or watching these tales.

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