What are some common themes in a revenge short story?

Another theme is deception. Often, the revenge plot involves some sort of deception. Like in the story where a person fakes evidence to make the wrongdoer look bad. They deceive the wrongdoer into a situation where they are exposed or punished.

A theme that often shows up is transformation. The victim in the revenge story often changes from a passive state to an active one. For example, the shy boy Ben who was bullied. He used his art to transform from a victim into someone who could expose the bully. Also, there's the theme of karma. The revenge makes the wrongdoer face the consequences of their actions in some way.

Betrayal is a common theme. Like in a story where a friend reveals a person's secret to the public, and then the person gets revenge by ruining the friend's reputation in a clever way.

Betrayal is a common theme. Usually, one partner feels betrayed in some way, like infidelity or being used, which then leads to the desire for revenge. For example, in many stories, if a lover cheats, the other might plot revenge.

Betrayal is a common theme. Usually, it's a man who has betrayed the woman, like in 'Gone Girl' where the husband was unfaithful. Another theme is power. In revenge, the woman is often reclaiming power that was taken from her. For example, in 'Kill Bill', The Bride was almost killed and she's taking back her power through revenge. Also, transformation is a theme. The woman changes from a victim to a force of vengeance, as Medea did. She went from a loving wife to a woman who would do the unthinkable to get revenge.

Power dynamics is a common theme. The female characters often start from a position of weakness or being wronged and then rise to a position of power over their oppressors. For example, they might gain knowledge or skills that give them an edge in their revenge plot.

Common themes in a 'revenge Ugandan ghost story' include retribution. The ghost wants to make those who wronged it pay. There's also the theme of the supernatural interfering with the natural world. The ghost uses its otherworldly powers to disrupt the lives of the living. And there may be a theme related to the cycle of life and death. The wrong that led to the ghost's creation is part of a cycle that needs to be resolved through revenge. This can also tie into the idea of karma in Ugandan cultural beliefs, where bad deeds will come back to haunt you, literally in this case of a ghost story.

Typically, revenge comics have themes such as the search for redemption, the power of vengeance, and the impact it has on the characters' lives. The struggle between revenge and forgiveness is also a common element.

Love, friendship, and self-discovery are common themes. These often form the core of many short stories, exploring the human experience in various ways.

One common theme could be change. Since 'by and by' implies the passage of time, stories might focus on how characters or situations change over time. For example, a character might start off naive and become wise as the story progresses.