by Michael Nielsen

‘Megatron’ is one of the leading characters in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. He is the portrayal of bad in the world, which exists from the very origin of the universe. They become a reason of disturbing serenity and bringing demolition. Megatron is the chief of Decepticons, as we have seen in the part 1 of Transformers.

In the part 1, we saw Megatron in an immobilised state unable to move or fight. His team, the small Constructions unleash him from this condition of freeze. Then we saw the aspects of his personality. Megatron though is an evil character, yet he has many positive elements in him.

He is a perfect leader, who created an undying force for achieving his goal; his will power. He not only throws in a new life in the battle but also acts as an inspiration for his following Decepticons. He is a brutal killer, and does not think for a second before killing anyone. In the first movie of Transformers, just as the deadly ice around him melts, he starts killing. Megatron is a swift and clear-headed leader, who has a vivid objective in mind: war and win.

Megatron is an embodiment of dare and strength. He is the one who pushes everyone towards battle. In the sequel i.e. Transformers 2, Megatron makes a comeback to take revenge from the good forces who were the cause of his evasion in the previous part. He is pulled back to life once again by Constructions using lifeless robots parts.

This is true symbol of his followers believing in him, as the guide winning against the Autobots. Else, one more reason for resurrecting Megatron is that he has scores to settle with Sam and rest of his friends. His revenge has elevated emotions in it. It is difficult to defeat him once he has gained again so much power and strength. Megatron’s revenge is unyielding like his nature and his evil immorality.

To bring down the positive powers of Humans and Autobots, and reach his aim of vengeance, Megatron seek help by numerous Decepticons and Constructions / Devastators, new and previously existing. These include Starscream, Soundwave, Ravage, Scorponok and Blackout, The Fallen, Constructions: Scavenger, Hightower, Long Haul, Mixmaster, Rampage, Scrapper, Overload, Demolisher, Sideways, Scalpel, and Isabel Lucas.

He is the brother of Optimus Prime, demoralised and descended to wrong doings due to the wrong aims of the Fallen. The revenge of Megatron makes him indifferent and his hatred makes him the rival of his own brother. This act of vengeance of Megatron has a biblical context of Abel and Cain.

The film Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen has a remarkable presentation of hatred and vengeance. This is the working of evil against good. This continuing quest is matching to the literary works and in Biblical works too. With this subject, let us see whether this film has the likeness to be an all-time favourite or not, with the expanded question of vengeance.

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