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30. Punishment: Villain is punished
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DescriptionSymbol: U The villain (if not vanquished earlier) or false hero, now fully exposed, receives some punishment. This may be lenient, harsh or something just, depending on the story and perhaps mitigating circumstances and the kindness or severity of the hero or other leading character. ExampleIn Star Wars, Darth Vader is sent spiraling away into distant space. DiscussionPunishment of the evil and treacherous has long been done not just as an act of retributive justice but also as a warning to others (including the reader) of the inevitability of such punishment. Cautionary tales are a classic form of education and this intent may be included to a greater or lesser extent. See also
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