Best Served Cold Studies On Revenge

This project seeks to explore various aspects of the nature of Persons and their experiences and in this instance focuses on concepts and applications of revenge. This volume is based on a collection of papers that were presented at Inter-Disciplinary.Net 1st Global Conference on Revenge.

Film, Television and Cinema.

Step into a world where vindication takes on a chilling elegance, where the slow burn of retaliation becomes a symphony of calculated retribution. "Revenge Is a Dish Best Served Cold" presents an exploration of vengeance as an art form, delving into the intricacies of plotting, the depths of patience, and the icy satisfaction of seeing one's adversaries fall. This captivating narrative unravels tales of vendetta and justice, where the pursuit of vengeance transcends mere impulse, transforming into a strategic endeavor. With the passage of time, anger is honed into a weapon, and every action is meticulously measured to ensure maximum impact. Experience the thrill of anticipation as revenge brews, imbuing each move with a taste of poetic justice. "Revenge Is a Dish Best Served Cold" invites you to witness the transformation of protagonists into architects of their own retribution. Delve into the psychological motives that drive these characters to forgo immediate gratification in favor of a more potent and lasting form of repayment. As layers of deception and subterfuge unfold, you'll find yourself entangled in a web of intrigue that leaves no room for mercy. Prepare to be captivated by the juxtaposition of the frigid demeanor exhibited by those seeking revenge and the scorching intensity of their motivations. This narrative peels back the layers of emotion, exposing the searing wounds that initially birthed the desire for vindication. As the plot unfurls, delve into the moral dilemmas faced by avengers, where lines between hero and villain blur and consequences reach far beyond their intended targets. "Revenge Is a Dish Best Served Cold" transcends the personal vendettas and enters the realm of larger-than-life sagas. Explore the historical narratives where kingdoms rise and fall on the back of vengeance, and political intrigue fuels a thirst for payback that spans generations. Bear witness to the impact of revenge as it trickles down through dynasties, leaving a legacy of both triumph and tragedy. Through masterful storytelling, immersive world-building, and expertly crafted character arcs, "Revenge Is a Dish Best Served Cold" beckons you to explore the intoxicating allure of settling scores in a manner that defies immediacy. It challenges you to question the motivations, ethical dilemmas, and far-reaching consequences of seeking justice on one's own terms. Are you prepared to step into a world where revenge is more than a fleeting emotion-it's a calculated, measured act that transcends time and temperature? "Revenge Is a Dish Best Served Cold" awaits your presence, promising a journey that will chill your spine even as it ignites your imagination.

Film, Television and Cinema.

A must-have for fans of the hit ABC drama Revenge, this guide delves into the fast-paced world of the character-driven series and sheds light on complicated plot twists and unanswered questions. Loyal viewers will love this intelligent and insightful companion to the show, which includes an analysis of main character Emily Thorne's master plan. The book explores themes and characters from the series as well as its soap opera, literary, and real-world inspirations.

Cool is a word of American English that has been integrated into the vocabulary of numerous languages around the globe. Today it is a term most often used in advertising trendy commodities, or, more generally, in promoting urban lifestyles in our postmodern age. But what is the history of the term “cool?" When has coolness come to be associated with certain modes of contemporary self-fashioning? On what grounds do certain nations claim a privilege to be recognized as “cool?" These are some of the questions that served as a starting-point for a comparative cultural inquiry which brought together specialists from American Studies and Japanese Studies, but also from Classics, Philosophy and Sociology. The conceptual grid of the volume can be described as follows: (1) Coolness is a metaphorical term for affect-control. It is tied in with cultural discourses on the emotions and the norms of their public display, and with gendered cultural practices of subjectivity. (2) In the course of the cultural transformations of modernity, the term acquired new importance as a concept referring to practices of individual, ethnic, and national difference. (3) Depending on cultural context, coolness is defined in terms of aesthetic detachment and self-irony, of withdrawal, dissidence and even latent rebellion. (4) Coolness often carries undertones of ambivalence. The situational adequacy of cool behavior becomes an issue for contending ethical and aesthetic discourses since an ethical ideal of self-control and a strategy of performing self-control are inextricably intertwined. (5) In literature and film, coolness as a character trait is portrayed as a personal strength, as a lack of emotion, as an effect of trauma, as a mask for suffering or rage, as precious behavior, or as savvyness. This wide spectrum is significant: artistic productions offer valid insights into contradictions of cultural discourses on affect-control. (6) American and Japanese cultural productions show that twentieth-century notions of coolness hybridize different cultural traditions of affect-control.

"Anger has a bad reputation. Many people think that it is counterproductive, distracting, and destructive. It is a negative emotion, many believe, because it can lead so quickly to violence or an overwhelming fury. And coming from people of color, it takes on connotations that are even more sinister, stirring up stereotypes, making white people fear what an angry other might be capable of doing, when angry, and leading them to turn to hatred or violence in turn, to squelch an anger that might upset the racial status quo"--

After the humiliating events on the 4th of July, Gemma's trying to grapple with the fact that Hallie knew her true identity all summer, and that she was the one who stole Teddy from her. Gemma vows revenge, but things immediately get more complicated than she planned. Her dad forces her to get a job, and the only one she can find involves scooping ice cream all day. Ford, Gemma's longtime crush, has arrived in the Hamptons, and is cuter than ever. Josh is refusing to speak to her after finding out she lied to him. And to top it all off, Teddy is back in the picture, and closer to home than Gemma would like. Gemma and Hallie find themselves locked in an escalating revenge cycle involving everything from strawberry syrup to stolen identities. But just when Gemma thinks she has the upper hand, the biggest bombshell of all is dropped. And it's one that threatens to change her life forever.