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You want to know why Inigo Montoya remains such an iconic and beloved character even 35 years after the Princess Bride came out?

It's because he's one of the few characters in fiction who has a story where he has dedicated his life to revenge, his whole motivation is about getting revenge....and he gets it! and then he isn't empty or despairing! he doesn't regret it! he's totally satisfied!

because so many stories about revenge or rage are about characters "seeing the futility of their actions" or learning "their desire for revenge has only made them the monsters they hated" FUCK THAT.

Inigo Montoya kills the man who kills his father, is allowed to live in the narrative after and be happy about it and it is so satisfying. it's fantastic. it's iconic.

let more characters rage against the world, bring it down with bloodied hands, and let them be FUCKING RIGHT about it. Let them celebrate their success with sharp grins, and let them live happy, full lives where they always remain proud/fulfilled for what they've done

So, funny story. I meant to post this two days ago but I was obligated by familial reasons to spend the whole day talking to people I would rather avoid since I'm *coughs into fist* antisocial. Therefore, even though I was off work two days ago, I didn't get to post.

But hey! You get two posts today instead and how awesome is that?

With love, Nova

Ps. The art in the background of the quote was done by Michael Manomivibul who illustrated the 25th anniversary edition of The Princess Bride novel.