Witch Hollow and the Moon's Daughter

I’m left brokenhearted.

Dicken should’ve died! The fact that he ended up with Cassandra and s pissing me off.

A villain’s redemption does not always erase the consequences of their past actions. If they have caused significant harm, their death can serve as a form of justice or poetic irony. Here are some reasons why a villain might still need to die despite doing good at the end:
1. Justice for Their Crimes – No single good deed can undo years of suffering they caused. Their death may be necessary to balance the scales.
2. Too Little, Too Late – If their redemption comes only at the very end, it may feel like an attempt to escape judgment rather than true atonement.
3. Narrative Closure – Some stories require a villain’s death to provide a satisfying resolution, preventing them from harming anyone again.
4. Self-Sacrifice as Redemption – If their final act is a sacrifice, their death can be the ultimate proof of their change, making it meaningful.
5. Unforgivable Actions – Some acts (genocide, betrayal, personal atrocities) are too severe for redemption to feel earned. Their death may be the only way to acknowledge this.
6. Symbolic Purpose – In some cases, their death represents the destruction of an ideology, a corrupt system, or their own inability to change.

Even if a villain redeems themselves, their past cannot always be ignored. Their death can serve as both justice and a fitting end to their arc.

In conclusion . . . My heart is conflicted.