It’s true that bullying must be eradicated; it’s an evil, a virus that just won’t go away, and that’s precisely what makes Carrie’s story so relevant today, even though it was written many years ago—and I’m glad it’s being adapted for new generations. But I think downplaying the events at the end of the story undermines the message.

As for your point that teenage girls are responsible for part of the attack, that makes it even sadder—although this story also points to the male characters for failing to pick up on the signs and prevent a greater tragedy.