In the old movies, yes, there always was the happy ending and order was restored. As it is in Shakespeare’s plays. It’s no disgrace to, in the end, restore order. And punish the wicked and, in some way, reward the righteous.

John Updike (1932-2009) American writer
“As close as you can get to the stars,” Interview with Dwight Garner, Salon (2000)

 
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