By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I have come to hate the trope of curses and poison being used to try to excuse abusive behavior by characters of various works. It’s an overused cliché that I’ve started to view as a lazy excuse for what is not justifiable. Firstly, abusive behavior is not acceptable. Whether it’s verbal, physical, or emotional abuse, it can have severe … Continue reading [Trope Analysis] Curse/Poison Does Not Excuse Abuse