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* VigilanteInjustice deconstructs '''VigilanteMan''' and '''ObstructiveVigilantism''', by showing that vigilantes are extremely unhelpful and counterproductive when they are just untrained and undisciplined civilians doing what they think is right.
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* VigilanteInjustice deconstructs '''VigilanteMan''' and '''ObstructiveVigilantism''', by showing that vigilantes are extremely unhelpful and counterproductive when they are just biased, undisciplined, and untrained and undisciplined civilians doing what they think is right.
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* GlitterLitter deconstructs '''EverythingsBetterWithSparkles''' and '''ConfettiDrop''' in pointing out how using large amounts of glitter and confetti for beauty and celebration will cause it to get everywhere, which only makes it harder to clean up once everything's said and done.
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Alphabetizing example(s) based on the trope to be deconstructed
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* ToBeLawfulOrGood deconstructs LawfulGood, showing that "Lawful" and "Good" aspect can conflict with each other, forcing a choice that shows it doesn't offer the [[BlackAndWhiteMorality clear-cut morality]] one expects.
* BlackAndWhiteMorality is deconstructed by:
* BlackAndWhiteMorality is deconstructed by:
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* ToBeLawfulOrGood BrokenAce deconstructs LawfulGood, '''TheAce''' by demonstrating how even exceptional people can suffer from serious problems, perhaps as a direct price of what makes them exceptional.
* StepfordSmiler deconstructs '''AngstWhatAngst''', by demonstrating that even though people show nothing on the surface, they're emotionally breaking on the inside.
* MookDepletion deconstructs '''BadBoss''' and '''WeHaveReserves''', by showingthat "Lawful" and "Good" aspect can conflict with each other, forcing how a choice that shows it doesn't offer villain's callous attitude to their subordinates eventually causes trouble due to there being no more minions left to fight the [[BlackAndWhiteMorality clear-cut morality]] one expects.
heroes as the minions either are incapacitated or [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere have abandoned their boss]].
*BlackAndWhiteMorality '''BlackAndWhiteMorality''' is deconstructed by:by:
** AntiHero and AntiVillain show that heroes and villains can have traits that would be vilified or glorified respectively if they were applied to the opposite side, making it harder to know who to root for.
* StepfordSmiler deconstructs '''AngstWhatAngst''', by demonstrating that even though people show nothing on the surface, they're emotionally breaking on the inside.
* MookDepletion deconstructs '''BadBoss''' and '''WeHaveReserves''', by showing
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** AntiHero and AntiVillain show that heroes and villains can have traits that would be vilified or glorified respectively if they were applied to the opposite side, making it harder to know who to root for.
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* TheHero is deconstructed by:
** WithGreatPowerComesGreatResponsibility shows heroism requires hard work, selflessness and sacrifices that make it not as glamorous as one would think.
** WithGreatPowerComesGreatResponsibility shows heroism requires hard work, selflessness and sacrifices that make it not as glamorous as one would think.
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* TheHero ItSucksToBeTheChosenOne, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin of course]], deconstructs '''TheChosenOne''' by showing how the status can come with more problems than benefits such as losing [[DoomedHometown those they care about]], making sacrifices they're mentally unprepared for, and just, in general, having to deal with serious emotional baggage relating to their work.
* DetrimentalDetermination deconstructs '''{{Determinator}}''', showing refusing to give up or [[TheUnfettered going to any length to achieve one's goal's]] is not an admirable trait and can cause more harm then good.
* DystopiaIsHard deconstructs '''{{Dystopia}}''', showing that a system that acts against the people's interests will inevitably collapse due to inefficiency, backstabbing and/or rebellion.
* FreudianExcuseIsNoExcuse, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin as the title suggests]], deconstructs FreudianExcuse by showing that regardless of how [[DarkAndTroubledPast horrible one's life is]], it will never justify the atrocities they commit.
* '''TheHero''' is deconstructed by:
**WithGreatPowerComesGreatResponsibility HeroicFatigue shows heroism requires hard work, selflessness that stress, responsibility, and sacrifices that make can wear them down to the point they're unwilling/unable to continue being a hero.
** HoldingOutForAHero shows itnot as glamorous as one would think.can hurt people by making them too used to them fixing things to take care of problems themself when the heroes aren't available.
* DetrimentalDetermination deconstructs '''{{Determinator}}''', showing refusing to give up or [[TheUnfettered going to any length to achieve one's goal's]] is not an admirable trait and can cause more harm then good.
* DystopiaIsHard deconstructs '''{{Dystopia}}''', showing that a system that acts against the people's interests will inevitably collapse due to inefficiency, backstabbing and/or rebellion.
* FreudianExcuseIsNoExcuse, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin as the title suggests]], deconstructs FreudianExcuse by showing that regardless of how [[DarkAndTroubledPast horrible one's life is]], it will never justify the atrocities they commit.
* '''TheHero''' is deconstructed by:
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** HoldingOutForAHero shows it
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** HeroicFatigue shows that stress, responsibility, and sacrifices can wear them down to the point they're unwilling/unable to continue being a hero.
* {{Villains}} are deconstructed by:
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** HeroicFatigue WithGreatPowerComesGreatResponsibility shows that stress, responsibility, heroism requires hard work, selflessness and sacrifices can wear that make it not as glamorous as one would think.
* GuiltComplex deconstructs '''ItsAllMyFault''' and/or '''TheAtoner''' showing their remorse could cause themdown to go about it in a way that makes things worse or hold them back from actually fixing their problems.
* ToBeLawfulOrGood deconstructs '''LawfulGood''', showing that "Lawful" and "Good" aspect can conflict with each other, forcing a choice that shows it doesn't offer thepoint [[BlackAndWhiteMorality clear-cut morality]] one expects.
* MagicalGirlGenreDeconstruction, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin obviously]], deconstructs '''MagicalGirl''' by showing they'reunwilling/unable effectively ChildSoldiers, how prepubescent-to-teenage girls [[BreakTheCutie would be ill-able to continue being handle such]] without becoming [[DarkMagicalGirl messed up]], and how the powers that be would exploit them.
* ParodySue deconstructs the general image of ahero.
'''MarySue''' and [[MarySueTropes its sub-tropes]] (despite the name, it can be PlayedForDrama), emphasizing their improbable traits to show how flawed or unlikable such a "perfect" character would realistically be.
*{{Villains}} RevengeIsNotJustice deconstructs '''PayEvilUntoEvil''' and the '''WellIntentionedExtremist''', by demonstrating that revenge is ultimately unjust since a character has hurt, crippled, or killed people as a direct consequence of their revenge quest.
* VigilanteInjustice deconstructs '''VigilanteMan''' and '''ObstructiveVigilantism''', by showing that vigilantes are extremely unhelpful and counterproductive when they are just untrained and undisciplined civilians doing what they think is right.
* '''{{Villains}}''' are deconstructedby:by:
** EvilWillFail shows that villains will inevitably fail in the long-run due to their very immorality causing them to make bad decisions.
* GuiltComplex deconstructs '''ItsAllMyFault''' and/or '''TheAtoner''' showing their remorse could cause them
* ToBeLawfulOrGood deconstructs '''LawfulGood''', showing that "Lawful" and "Good" aspect can conflict with each other, forcing a choice that shows it doesn't offer the
* MagicalGirlGenreDeconstruction, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin obviously]], deconstructs '''MagicalGirl''' by showing they're
* ParodySue deconstructs the general image of a
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* VigilanteInjustice deconstructs '''VigilanteMan''' and '''ObstructiveVigilantism''', by showing that vigilantes are extremely unhelpful and counterproductive when they are just untrained and undisciplined civilians doing what they think is right.
* '''{{Villains}}''' are deconstructed
** EvilWillFail shows that villains will inevitably fail in the long-run due to their very immorality causing them to make bad decisions.
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** EvilWillFail shows that villains will inevitably fail in the long-run due to their very immorality causing them to make bad decisions.
* WarIsHell can be seen as a deconstruction of WarIsGlorious. Instead of having wars depicting heroes improving themselves in positive ways, this trope depicts wars as a nightmarish land where people are traumatized in different ways.
* GuiltComplex deconstructs ItsAllMyFault and/or TheAtoner showing their remorse could cause them to go about it in a way that makes things worse or hold them back from actually fixing their problems.
* FreudianExcuseIsNoExcuse, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin as the title suggests]], deconstructs FreudianExcuse by showing that regardless of how [[DarkAndTroubledPast horrible one's life is]], it will never justify the atrocities they commit.
* MagicalGirlGenreDeconstruction, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin obviously]], deconstructs MagicalGirl by showing they're effectively ChildSoldiers, how prepubescent-to-teenage girls [[BreakTheCutie would be ill-able to handle such]] without becoming [[DarkMagicalGirl messed up]], and how the powers that be would exploit them.
* ItSucksToBeTheChosenOne, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin of course]], deconstructs TheChosenOne by showing how the status can come with more problems than benefits such as losing [[DoomedHometown those they care about]], making sacrifices they're mentally unprepared for, and just, in general, having to deal with serious emotional baggage relating to their work.
* BrokenAce deconstructs TheAce by demonstrating how even exceptional people can suffer from serious problems, perhaps as a direct price of what makes them exceptional.
* ParodySue deconstructs the general image of a MarySue and [[MarySueTropes its sub-tropes]] (despite the name, it can be PlayedForDrama), emphasizing their improbable traits to show how flawed or unlikable such a "perfect" character would realistically be.
* RevengeIsNotJustice deconstructs PayEvilUntoEvil and the WellIntentionedExtremist, by demonstrating that revenge is ultimately unjust since a character has hurt, crippled, or killed people as a direct consequence of their revenge quest.
* StepfordSmiler deconstructs AngstWhatAngst, by demonstrating that even though people show nothing on the surface, they're emotionally breaking on the inside.
* VigilanteInjustice deconstructs VigilanteMan and ObstructiveVigilantism, by showing that vigilantes are extremely unhelpful and counterproductive when they are just untrained and undisciplined civilians doing what they think is right.
* MookDepletion deconstructs BadBoss and WeHaveReserves, by showing how a villain's callous attitude to their subordinates eventually causes trouble due to there being no more minions left to fight the heroes as the minions either are incapacitated or [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere have abandoned their boss]].
* DetrimentalDetermination deconstructs {{Determinator}}, showing refusing to give up or [[TheUnfettered going to any length to achieve one's goal's]] is not an admirable trait and can cause more harm then good.
* DystopiaIsHard deconstructs {{Dystopia}}, showing that a system that acts against the people's interests will inevitably collapse due to inefficiency, backstabbing and/or rebellion.
* WarIsHell can be seen as a deconstruction of WarIsGlorious. Instead of having wars depicting heroes improving themselves in positive ways, this trope depicts wars as a nightmarish land where people are traumatized in different ways.
* GuiltComplex deconstructs ItsAllMyFault and/or TheAtoner showing their remorse could cause them to go about it in a way that makes things worse or hold them back from actually fixing their problems.
* FreudianExcuseIsNoExcuse, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin as the title suggests]], deconstructs FreudianExcuse by showing that regardless of how [[DarkAndTroubledPast horrible one's life is]], it will never justify the atrocities they commit.
* MagicalGirlGenreDeconstruction, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin obviously]], deconstructs MagicalGirl by showing they're effectively ChildSoldiers, how prepubescent-to-teenage girls [[BreakTheCutie would be ill-able to handle such]] without becoming [[DarkMagicalGirl messed up]], and how the powers that be would exploit them.
* ItSucksToBeTheChosenOne, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin of course]], deconstructs TheChosenOne by showing how the status can come with more problems than benefits such as losing [[DoomedHometown those they care about]], making sacrifices they're mentally unprepared for, and just, in general, having to deal with serious emotional baggage relating to their work.
* BrokenAce deconstructs TheAce by demonstrating how even exceptional people can suffer from serious problems, perhaps as a direct price of what makes them exceptional.
* ParodySue deconstructs the general image of a MarySue and [[MarySueTropes its sub-tropes]] (despite the name, it can be PlayedForDrama), emphasizing their improbable traits to show how flawed or unlikable such a "perfect" character would realistically be.
* RevengeIsNotJustice deconstructs PayEvilUntoEvil and the WellIntentionedExtremist, by demonstrating that revenge is ultimately unjust since a character has hurt, crippled, or killed people as a direct consequence of their revenge quest.
* StepfordSmiler deconstructs AngstWhatAngst, by demonstrating that even though people show nothing on the surface, they're emotionally breaking on the inside.
* VigilanteInjustice deconstructs VigilanteMan and ObstructiveVigilantism, by showing that vigilantes are extremely unhelpful and counterproductive when they are just untrained and undisciplined civilians doing what they think is right.
* MookDepletion deconstructs BadBoss and WeHaveReserves, by showing how a villain's callous attitude to their subordinates eventually causes trouble due to there being no more minions left to fight the heroes as the minions either are incapacitated or [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere have abandoned their boss]].
* DetrimentalDetermination deconstructs {{Determinator}}, showing refusing to give up or [[TheUnfettered going to any length to achieve one's goal's]] is not an admirable trait and can cause more harm then good.
* DystopiaIsHard deconstructs {{Dystopia}}, showing that a system that acts against the people's interests will inevitably collapse due to inefficiency, backstabbing and/or rebellion.
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* GuiltComplex deconstructs ItsAllMyFault and/or TheAtoner showing their remorse could cause them to go about it in a way that makes things worse or hold them back from actually fixing their problems.
* FreudianExcuseIsNoExcuse, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin as the title suggests]], deconstructs FreudianExcuse by showing that regardless of how [[DarkAndTroubledPast horrible one's life is]], it will never justify the atrocities they commit.
* MagicalGirlGenreDeconstruction, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin obviously]], deconstructs MagicalGirl by showing they're effectively ChildSoldiers, how prepubescent-to-teenage girls [[BreakTheCutie would be ill-able to handle such]] without becoming [[DarkMagicalGirl messed up]], and how the powers that be would exploit them.
* ItSucksToBeTheChosenOne, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin of course]], deconstructs TheChosenOne by showing how the status can come with more problems than benefits such as losing [[DoomedHometown those they care about]], making sacrifices they're mentally unprepared for, and just, in general, having to deal with serious emotional baggage relating to their work.
* BrokenAce deconstructs TheAce by demonstrating how even exceptional people can suffer from serious problems, perhaps as a direct price of what makes them exceptional.
* ParodySue deconstructs the general image of a MarySue and [[MarySueTropes its sub-tropes]] (despite the name, it can be PlayedForDrama), emphasizing their improbable traits to show how flawed or unlikable such a "perfect" character would realistically be.
* RevengeIsNotJustice deconstructs PayEvilUntoEvil and the WellIntentionedExtremist, by demonstrating that revenge is ultimately unjust since a character has hurt, crippled, or killed people as a direct consequence of their revenge quest.
* StepfordSmiler deconstructs AngstWhatAngst, by demonstrating that even though people show nothing on the surface, they're emotionally breaking on the inside.
* VigilanteInjustice deconstructs VigilanteMan and ObstructiveVigilantism, by showing that vigilantes are extremely unhelpful and counterproductive when they are just untrained and undisciplined civilians doing what they think is right.
* MookDepletion deconstructs BadBoss and WeHaveReserves, by showing how a villain's callous attitude to their subordinates eventually causes trouble due to there being no more minions left to fight the heroes as the minions either are incapacitated or [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere have abandoned their boss]].
* DetrimentalDetermination deconstructs {{Determinator}}, showing refusing to give up or [[TheUnfettered going to any length to achieve one's goal's]] is not an admirable trait and can cause more harm then good.
* DystopiaIsHard deconstructs {{Dystopia}}, showing that a system that acts against the people's interests will inevitably collapse due to inefficiency, backstabbing and/or rebellion.
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* [[DeconstructedTrope/AnimatedFilms Film -- Animated]]
* [[DeconstructedTrope/LiveActionFilms Film -- Live-Action]]
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* [[DeconstructedTrope/AnimatedFilms Film Films -- Animated]]
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* [[DeconstructedTrope/LiveActionFilmsFilm Films -- Live-Action]]
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