eli5: What is the meaning of “the prodigal son returns”

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I’ve seen the term “prodigal son” used in other ways before, but it’s pretty much always “the prodigal son returns”. I’ve tried to Google it before and that has only confused me more honestly.

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That’s interesting then that in the original story the father shows such kindness because typically the phrase is used by a villain in a mocking tone. At least from my experience.

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