In some cases, family revenge stories end with a form of justice being served. Maybe through legal means if the wrongdoings were illegal. For instance, if a family member was embezzling from the family business, and the victim took revenge by reporting it and getting the embezzler punished. But this 'justice' doesn't always bring back the harmony in the family and there are often long - lasting scars.
One common theme is betrayal. For example, a family member might feel betrayed when another steals their inheritance. Another theme is long - held grudges over past wrongs, like a parent showing favoritism among children which can lead to feelings of revenge in the less - favored child. And there's also the theme of jealousy, such as when a sibling is jealous of another's success and tries to take revenge to bring them down.
One challenge is dealing with deep - seated emotions. Family revenge stories often involve intense feelings like anger and resentment that are hard to overcome.
Often, the avenger either succeeds in getting their revenge fully or partially. For example, in 'The Count of Monte Cristo', Edmond Dantes manages to ruin the lives of those who wronged him. But sometimes, the avenger realizes the futility of revenge in the end. Like in some modern stories where the character might choose forgiveness instead.
In some cases, the revenge ends up consuming the avenger. Like in 'Moby - Dick', Captain Ahab's quest for revenge against the white whale leads to his death and the destruction of his ship. His single - minded focus on revenge ultimately destroys him. Another way these stories can end is with a bittersweet victory. The avenger may get their revenge but at a great cost, perhaps losing their own humanity or the people they love in the process.
Sons' revenge often leads to a breakdown in communication. Family members become hesitant to talk openly, fearing more conflict. For example, if a son takes revenge by spreading false rumors about the family, it can make everyone defensive and less likely to have honest conversations. This can further deteriorate the family relationships and make it difficult to resolve any underlying issues.
One way is to encourage open communication. Let family members freely express their feelings of revenge without judgment. This can help in understanding the root causes.
Often, they end with the victim standing up for themselves. For example, if the blackmail involves money, the victim might cut off financial support to the blackmailer. This forces the blackmailer to stop as they realize they won't get what they want.
Sometimes, the hero may find that revenge is not as fulfilling as they thought. In some novels, they might realize that revenge has cost them too much, like their own humanity or the relationships they could have had. They may then try to find a different path or redemption at the end. This is a more complex and less common ending but can be very thought - provoking.
Often, revenge love novels end with either forgiveness or a form of reconciliation. The characters who were seeking revenge realize that love is more important than holding grudges. For example, in some novels, the person who was wronged may forgive their lover who once betrayed them and they start anew.
The following are a few recommended revenge novels for the Gu Yan family: "Zhuluan": This novel tells the story of the Li family being implicated and exiled. The members of the family faced the test of power and survival, displaying the limits of the two powers. 2. " Hatred at the Vermilion Gate: The Queen of Revenge ": This novel tells the story of the female protagonist who witnessed her family being killed. She lived in the world for revenge and married the male protagonist's father, an emperor, by mistake to achieve her revenge goal. 3. " Ferocious Beauty ": The female protagonist of this novel launched her revenge after her rebirth. It was a story about a power struggle between the scumbags. These novels were all based on the ancient setting and showed the revenge plot of the family through the story of revenge.