Connections

Making the Connection

Ever wondered why certain characters fascinate us—or where familiar expressions come from?

A painted portrait of an imagined character: an older woman with silver-streaked dark hair in dark and gold robes, resting her hand beside a chess queen, with thorned roses and a distant castle behind her
CharactersWhy Do Villains Sometimes Become Our Favorite Characters?What is it about the character we’re supposed to fear that makes us want to know more?Read the story →

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