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The evil mirror image trope: How doppelgängers in stories show us our dark side

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Jaila
Oct 14, 2024
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Today, I’m talking about tropes—more specifically, the evil mirror image trope. And whether or not those words strike a chord with you, you’ve definitely seen this trope in movies, books, and shows.

The evil mirror image, also known as the doppelgänger trope, centers on the symbolism of a character confronting their darker side. This darker side can be p…

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