I am not sure Nirvana in Fire can be taken as an example of a revenge plot. The idea of 'making them suffer for the pain they brought to me\my family' seems too narrow to fit Mei Changsu. His view of 'bringing justice to the dead' focuses probably on clearing their names and protecting their families from further prosecution. Dealing with the culprits is rather a means to an end than an ultimate goal
It's a rough template not an exact fit. I understand what you're saying but I still there's an element of revenge although it's not the goal. Mei Changsu knows that he's constantly crossing all kinds of lines because he feels somewhat guilty for getting his hands dirty. That's why he makes himself the sinner so that Jingyan for instance, can have a fresh start.
But I'm not the only one who thinks that there are various parallels with the Count of Monte Cristo. The methodical way in which he ingratiates himself with his aristocratic targets under a different identity, operating under false pretences, destroys lives, rips open old wounds and hurting innocent bystanders. He is also highly opportunistic. It's true that he helps many people get justice and his ends are well-intentioned but innocent bystanders do get hurt.
I am not sure Nirvana in Fire can be taken as an example of a revenge plot. The idea of 'making them suffer for the pain they brought to me\my family' seems too narrow to fit Mei Changsu. His view of 'bringing justice to the dead' focuses probably on clearing their names and protecting their families from further prosecution. Dealing with the culprits is rather a means to an end than an ultimate goal
It's a rough template not an exact fit. I understand what you're saying but I still there's an element of revenge although it's not the goal. Mei Changsu knows that he's constantly crossing all kinds of lines because he feels somewhat guilty for getting his hands dirty. That's why he makes himself the sinner so that Jingyan for instance, can have a fresh start.
But I'm not the only one who thinks that there are various parallels with the Count of Monte Cristo. The methodical way in which he ingratiates himself with his aristocratic targets under a different identity, operating under false pretences, destroys lives, rips open old wounds and hurting innocent bystanders. He is also highly opportunistic. It's true that he helps many people get justice and his ends are well-intentioned but innocent bystanders do get hurt.