Editing Judith Harper-Melnick (section)

== Personality ==
Judith embodies the archetype of the evil ex-wife Despite her deep affection for her son Jake, who even elicits intense emotions from her during his military service, Judith is characterized by her self-centeredness, vindictiveness, hostility, obstinacy, infidelity, irrationality, deceitfulness, callousness, treachery, resentment, and harshness. It's evident that Judith prioritizes power and control over genuine love. Judith is replete with animosity and malice, all directed towards Alan. She consistently places the blame on him for her personal misfortunes, including the loss of her youth due to marrying young and forfeiting much of her life with him. Judith's most disturbing quality is her refusal to recognize her ethical shortcomings and her tendency to scapegoat Alan or anyone she dislikes for her own transformation into the person she has become. Even after their divorce, Judith refuses to accept Alan's happiness in any form and will go to extreme measures to ensure his unhappiness, which she consistently achieves. However, it's apparent that Judith's marriage to Alan was a pivotal point in her life, and it's unlikely she would have married at all. Judith's true joy is derived from her ability to inflict misery on those she despises. Nonetheless, there have been instances where Charlie has managed to outsmart Judith by subtly undermining her with clever yet biting remarks, which have significantly wounded her pride each time. This might explain why, in one instance, Judith tries to establish a connection with Charlie at his home, but Charlie remains aloof in his response, choosing to maintain his distance.