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What does it mean?
The speaker identifies so deeply with another person that they share their fate and find solace in violent retribution against a perceived enemy.
In plain terms
I feel so connected to Rudi that his death feels like my own, and I plan to kill whoever hurt us.
What can you take from it?
Intense emotional bonds can fuel a desire for revenge.

Where it applies

  • conflict resolution
  • grieving process
  • personal trauma

Putting it to work

  • expressing anger
  • processing loss
  • writing fiction

Questions to consider

  • What does it mean to die with someone?
  • Is revenge a valid form of healing?

Another view

The desire for revenge may not bring actual peace or closure.

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