revenge a human delight
Revenge, payback, settling the score, getting even, vengeance, whatever we choose to call it, it expresses an emotion that we all foster, yet we are rarely proud of . ... The idea that revenge is innately instinctive is thus highlighted. It is there in both animals and human beings. ... Whereas the human case is more complicated, it’s not only an instinct, but it’s this instinct merged with anger and absence of maturity altogether forming a man acting blindly, not knowing about the consequences of his deeds. ... It is the form of revenge we are used to. ... While retribution is limited and doesn’t necessarily relate to the victim of the wrong doer, we see that revenge as highly personal with no limits. It is said that revenge is a sweet dish that is best served cold. ... Whereas Hamlet’s revenge is, -to me, with no excuse, for he is a bad- and a bad man has no right to seek justice.