However, some films defy expectations and make their villains' deaths the most tragic part of the story.
Ultimately, he met his end, preferring to die as the bad guy rather than serve in prison.
Foster became a complex antiherobecause he genuinely believed he was the good guy in his story.
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Though her actions were unforgivable, Mitsuko was still a child trying to make a name for herself.
She felt empowered by the game and wanted to be perceived differently by her peers.
It’s tragic to think she died still believing she wasn’t strong enough.
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Once he and his friends mysteriously gained telekinetic powers, he slowly developed a superiority complex.
Andrew was a good kid, wanting to be loved by his peers, and was desperate for acceptance.
He became corrupted by the Necrosword, vowed vengeance on all Gods, and started a massacre.
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Gorr was blind with anger and disillusionment.
His fear and anger corrupted his former life as Anakin Skywalker.
He turned against his friends and ruled the universe in tyranny.
He died finally at peace with himself, knowing that there was still good in him.
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