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Poetic justice
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poëtische rechtvaardigheid, poëtische vergelding
a situation in which one believes that an unfortunate event that has happened to someone is well deserved
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IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "poetic justice" and when to use it?
The idiom "poetic justice" was first used in the 18th century by a British writer named Thomas Rymer. He used it to talk about how in stories, good characters should be rewarded and bad characters should face punishment. People often use the term when talking about books, movies, or plays to show how satisfying it is to see good characters get what they deserve and bad characters face consequences.
poetic justice
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The villain's downfall in the story provides a perfect example of poetic justice, as their wicked actions catch up to them.
The film concluded with a satisfying sense of poetic justice, as the corrupt politician met his ultimate downfall.
The protagonist's noble actions are consistently rewarded throughout the narrative, showcasing instances of poetic justice.
The upcoming play promises to deliver moments of poetic justice, where the protagonists triumph over adversity and the antagonists face their comeuppance.
In the novel, the deceitful character faced poetic justice when their web of lies unraveled, leading to their social isolation.
