Revenge Response: Hamlet

 

 

     In my opinion, when it comes to revenge, it does not fall directly under "good" or "bad" because of the intentions. It may in fact feel really good if one took revenge for something that happened because it seems that a person that does wrong truly deserves what is coming for them. However, the act of revenging can be damaging to one's self because it usually ends up with a person doing the exact action of the person that made them feel revengeful in the first place. Two wrongs do not make a right and can actually be more emotionally damaging for one who is taking revenge because it results in not only mourning or dealing with  the initial incident but furthermore dealing with the aftermath of the revenge as well.  In other words, "never fight fire with fire" because it actually would create an even bigger fire.

    It is human nature to want to protect, defend, or obtain justice for one's loved ones whether it is physically or verbally. Therefore, in some cases due to emotions, feelings, and the "heat of the moment" revenge can seem justified even though forgiveness is the harmonious approach in dealing with terrible events. Also, if revenge seems justified, it is fruitless. Being the better person is always the most beneficial choice to move on from a terrible event in the most healthiest manner. 

   The difference between revenge and avenge is that revenge is the "bad" way to deal with an injustice event and avenge is the better way to deal with an injustice event. For instance, if someone were to kill a person's loved one and the person decides to pay back by doing the same wrong action such as killing the killer; it would be revenge. On the other hand, avenge would be for the person to obtain justice for their loved one by making sure that the killer gets put in prison. Avenge is when justice is served in the right way by avoiding the increase in emotional damage and complexity of an issue yet making sure the person at true fault (a cold blooded murderer) is given the appropriate punishment that appropriately shows how wrong their action was.

The Psychology of Revenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUB5s1ZKCRI