The theme of revenge is found in many stories told, as a main plot point that drives the main character to reach an ultimatum. When the villain is at the feet of the protagonist and is faced with the choice to …show more content…
The reason for revenge from the Protagonist is usually from the murder of a loved one by the villain or the threat of death. The choice stands and is the burden of the protagonist to make, the protagonist might struggle and hesitate with going through with taking revenge but when done only more revenge will happen. To kill and murder brings chaos and unrest for the friends and family of the deceased, "Like hate, revenge is something that takes a toll on the person who feels wronged, as well as the [person's] enemy. It is inherently unhealthy because it takes a psychological and physical toll on the person. Venting those feelings of anger and hostility does not decrease those feelings,"-(Harold Takooshian) with some being pushed to the extremes of seeking revenge and killing those responsible causing more unrest and the cycle repeats.
In Macbeth the theme of revenge is definitely present, when banquo’s ghost appears seeking revenge for his death, Macbeth states “blood will have blood.” (III, 4, 122). To shed blood will only bring anger and pain to others. For Goku he