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Scarlet Witch's Pain Drives Her Dark Path
2 Aug
Summary
- Wanda Maximoff embraces the Scarlet Witch mantle after immense grief.
- She is driven by a desire to reunite with her children.
- The Darkhold corrupts her, leading to a murderous rampage.

Wanda Maximoff's arc in "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" charts her transformation into the Scarlet Witch. Still grappling with immense grief, she allows the forbidden Darkhold grimoire to corrupt her.
Wanda's actions stem from a deep-seated pain and a singular focus on reuniting with her children. This all-consuming desire overrides any consideration of her actions' impact.
The character has endured extensive emotional turmoil throughout her history in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Her story highlights the extreme measures one might take when trying to escape profound grief and loss.