I am currently writing a piece on this topic for a contest which will then publish the piece in a magazine along with a cash prize. As I began thinking about what those words mean to me and trying to think of examples in my life I realized I have angry friends. One of my closest friends fits the definition of these two words like a glove. As I am writing this piece I am wondering why am I friends with her? Does this reflect my character in any way? Does this picture me weak or evil?
The dictionary defines anger as: a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
Revenge is: action taken in return for an injury or offense
There are plenty of examples in history of this, plays like Shakespeare's Hamlet, videos on Youtube of a girl getting beat up because of rumors she spread, and even shows on TV. It seems these two words go hand in hand. However, is there an appropriate time and place for everything. So what do you think? Should people turn the other cheek or take matters into their own hands?
