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The incident creates "trauma buttons" for Marinette, affecting her ability to act normally in future romantic situations.

The devastating impact of derision—forceful, venomous mockery designed to discredit and shame an individual.

This report examines the 14th episode of Season 5 of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir , titled "Derision." The episode focuses on the long-term psychological impact of bullying and traumatic mockery, specifically focusing on Marinette Dupain-Cheng’s past interaction with Chloe Bourgeois and Kim. The episode serves to reframe Marinette's early-series behavior as a result of past trauma rather than quirkiness. 2.0 Episode Synopsis

The initiator of the derision, acting with disdain and lack of empathy.

in the series that deal with similar themes? (PDF) Derision and Management - ResearchGate

Initially silenced and emotionally paralyzed by the traumatic memory.

Marinette confronts her trauma, breaking the cycle of fear, and reconciling her past with her present relationship with Adrien. 3.0 Analysis of "Derision" as a Concept