1. Recognise that enmity breeds accomplishment. Since we thrive on challenge, a nemesis and an archenemy are the two most important characters in the life of any successful hero.
2. Understand the distinctions. Your attitude determines whether an antagonist qualifies as a nemesis or as an archenemy. If your nemesis invited you to tea or cocktails, you would accept the offer. Though you dislike him, you feel a grudging respect for your nemesis. You would never, however, have drinks with your archenemy, unless you were attempting to spike his tea or gin with hemlock. For instance, though Batman's nemesis was the Joker, his archenemy was really Superman.
3. Make positive IDs. Your nemesis was probably once your best friend. You are more alike than different even though you are on opposite sides. Conversely, if you meet someone with even the same name as your archenemy, you immediately like them less. You are more different than alike even if you're on the same side.
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