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What does it mean?
The character feels slightly better and shifts from wanting to harm others to just killing them.
In plain terms
He is less angry now, but still wants to kill.
What can you take from it?
Small improvements in mood can shift extreme reactions.

Where it applies

  • dealing with conflict
  • emotional shifts

Putting it to work

  • showing internal emotional shifts

Questions to consider

  • What made him feel better?
  • Is murder still acceptable?

Another view

The progression still endorses violence as a solution.

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