Nature Of Revenge: The Nature Of Revenge

The nature of revenge is fickle. There is no single outcome that should be expected as a result of taking revenge due to revenges highly variable nature. It is not often that one is able to escape the consequences of revenge, may they be social, psychological, or physical; the decision to take revenge must be thoroughly through out, so that one may be fully prepared for the penalties resulting from the decision exact revenge upon those who have committed wrongs or take mercy upon them. When attempting to right the wrongs that have been committed against oneself, it is important to take into account the situation in which vengeance has become necessary and the opportunities that are present for revenge to be taken with as little consequence. …show more content…
If the slight is minor, it is suggested that it should be ignored since the consequences of taking revenge for such a small nuisance often are outweighed by the consequences and the energy that must be used in order to achieve suitable revenge unless the opportunity for revenge presents itself. An example of such is if one is if one is slighted in conversation with an acquaintance but finds no opportunity to return such slight in the conversation. The slighted should not go out of his or her way to return such a slight but should merely wait till they are in conversation with this person again to return such a slight or should simply forget the slight. Revenge should be thought of as a response to the actions of others and should be avoided as a result of a persons own actions.
It is not difficult to accomplish revenge that is momentarily satisfactory, but it is often difficult to find revenge that is utterly pleasing. Although this type of revenge in modern society often leads to repercussions that can be highly detrimental to one’s situation depending on the severity of the actions that were taken. Revenge can also be psychologically a socially beneficial to a person. Reprisal can elevate the respect that a person receives from one’s peers if the revenge is warranted. It can also reduce the psychological urge that a person may have …show more content…
Although revenge is often not as extreme in modern society as it has been in previous societies, it is obvious that revenge continues to play an important role as a motivating factor for the behavior of many societal members. Revenge is a varied subject, and the opinions that one expresses about revenge are as a result of their experiences. Through observations and experiences, one is able to determine their own code for revenge and achieve a satisfactory equilibrium with one’s own desires and the societal rules that dictate the behavior that surrounds revenge. Ideas about revenge can also result from knowledge gained from formal education, such as Hammurabi’s law. Revenge consists of social, physical, and psychological corollaries that are both positive and negative. Revenge is not a necessity; it is a privilege that should be carefully taken advantage of in order to ensure its proper