Revenge is a show of infidelity, betrayal and remorse. Like a sip of coffee in the mornings, it’sis a must have. We’ve had our ups and downs, but each week I keep going back for more. Why do I keep crawling back to the series? Undoubtedly, the lessons underscored within its theme have taught me several things about life. Here’s what I gleaned as a zealot of ABC’s Revenge.
Even if you’re a mess, act confidently
Throughout the series, we’ve seen the women of Revenge facetiously wear a facade. In spite of the storm, they managed to creatively paint the impression that they were giants. Women like Victoria Grayson (Madeleine Stowe) and Emily Thorne (Emily VanCamp) were pundits at appearing as colossal and mighty. What was the true nature of these women? They were being eaten alive. Victoria, quite contrite, had immense family issues. Her daughter loathed her duly for her monstrosities; she mourned the loss of her esteemed son, Daniel, and her once exalted husband, Conrad (maybe he was deserving of death.) To add insult to injury, Victoria shouldered a seemingly formidable foe. I’m no psychiatrist or doctor but it’s quite apparent that these dilemmas would unquestionably affect Victoria. After all, she’s only human.
What of the persistent and stubborn Emily Thorne? Much like Victoria, they’re one in the same. Emily had her demons to grapple with. The sheer fact for an identity change meant that she was up to no good… and rightly so. Much like Victoria, Emily ‘lost’ a father (but as you know, he was still alive). Assured that her father was betrayed, Emily took on the weight of the world. Her dad disappeared while she was young. She grew up in strange places and even spent some time in juvie. Isn’t that the description of a broken woman? Guilty! Regardless of the problems they encountered, Victoria and Emily would never break, they were always confident and in control (at least out in the open). Unless you knew them personally, you couldn’t tell.
Lesson learned: Never pitch your fears, concerns and disquietude thoughts out in the open. Always stay in control, restrained and cool. You can always break down in the snugness of your home.
Choose your battles wisely
It’s only natural to retaliate when you’ve been smeared. This perfectly describes Ashley Davenport (Ashley Madekwe). If you’ve been following Revenge, her absence shouldn’t come as a shocker. Once Emily’s bestie, jealousy caused her to walk the plank of shame. Bent on ruining Emily and Victoria for their wealth and prestige (in an aid to become like them), her own plots boomeranged to her devastation. Where is Ashley at present? The last time I saw her she was coerced on a plane by Victoria and Emily. Serves her right!
Lesson learned: Choose who you fight with. If you’re able to reasonably foresee that your nemesis is fully loaded, back the hell down. Ashley learned the hard way. Don’t try to make people with wealth and power look small. Never try to mess with their ego or position; They will eat you alive. It’s also important to keep a simple eye and be humble. Ashley was diametrically opposed. She wasn’t content with her lot in life. She wanted more.
Revenge isn’t the cure, forgiveness is
Revenge is all about getting even. If I hurt, someone has to pay. Throughout the series we’ve seen each cast demonstrate a tad of this poison. Charlotte, Emily’s sister, tried to take her piece of the pie when she set a bar aflame and left Emily to die. Why did this transpire? Emily was portrayed as the source of her predicaments. Victoria also trod a similar path. As a victim of Emily’s schemes, Victoria tried getting even with several stratagems of her own.
Tantamount to learning that revenge is never the answer, Emily played that out quite well. Slighted by Victoria’s shenanigans, thus taking her father away, Emily swore to make everyone involved pay… and that she did. However, was it worth it? Absolutely not! For one, Emily’s father subsequently resurfaced, alive that is. This means that she spent her entire life fighting for the death of a man who was alive. She could have built a family, but opted to pursue revenge. What a waste of existence! Secondly, Emily became a monster. Living a lie wasn’t easy and I’m quite sure she did some pretty heinous acts. Overall, Emily was bitter and alone (even with friends around.) Amidst these women who pursued revenge, trust was a common issue. With their misanthropy, the world was unfaithful. Revenge is absolutely terrifying.
Lesson learned: Regardless of how badly hurt I am, developing a spirit of vengeance will only lead to my downfall and bitterness. Revenge might seem good for a time, but the results are fleeting. Instead of getting even, learn to forgive those who have caused offense or discomfort. Regardless of how tantamount the crime/offense is, forgiveness can always be extended. Revenge is never the cure, but it is a curse.
3 Things I"ve learned from Watching "Revenge’
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