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** Kingpin tries to do the very same thing and much like the above example, it backfires ''horribly''. With everything taken away from him, Daredevil [[RoaringRampageOfRevenge no longer has anything holding him back]], thus truly becoming a "man without fear."
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** Kingpin tries to do the very same thing thing, and much like the above example, it backfires ''horribly''. With everything taken away from him, Daredevil [[RoaringRampageOfRevenge no longer has anything holding him back]], thus truly becoming a "man without fear."
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** Kingpin tries to do the very same thing, but in his case thing and much like the above example, it backfires ''horribly''. With everything taken away from him, Daredevil [[RoaringRampageOfRevenge no longer has anything holding him back]], thus truly becoming a "man without fear."
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** Kingpin tries to do the very same thing, but in his case it backfires ''horribly''. With everything taken away from him, Daredevil [[RoaringRampageOfRevenge no longer has anything holding him back]], thus truly becoming a "man without fear."
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** Not only that, but its the reason most superheroes have a SecretIdentity in the first place.
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* A pair of pages of ''SuperStupor'' [[http://www.superstupor.com/sust12282010.shtml lampshades the danger of this: this:]] The villain apparently didn't anticipate that "proving" to a superhero that killing is A-OK ''by killing his girlfriend'' is only a good idea when you're ready to sacrifice your own life in the name of your political statement.
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* In ''HarryPotter'', the Death Eaters use this at least as a supplemental strategy, striking randomly at civilian targets to foster fear among the populace. (In theory, they're targeting those who they deem impure, but by their standards that's pretty much everyone)
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* In ''HarryPotter'', ''Literature/HarryPotter'', the Death Eaters use this at least as a supplemental strategy, striking randomly at civilian targets to foster fear among the populace. (In theory, they're targeting those who they deem impure, but by their standards that's pretty much everyone)
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* [[YouShouldKnowThisAlready Ozymandias]] convinces Doctor Manhattan that he's giving his acquaintances cancer in ''{{Watchmen}}'', basically for this purpose.
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* In one {{Daredevil}} storyline, [[spoiler: Mysterio]] finds out he's dying and crosses the DespairEventHorizon himself, and decides he wants a TakingYouWithMe "swan song" where he can drive Daredevil insane. [[spoiler: It ultimately backfires, as Daredevil (barely) keeps a grip on his sanity, and after finding out who his enemy is and listening to his MotiveRant, turns the tables with a HannibalLecture that convinces the self-proclaimed "artist" that he's never had an original thought or spark of creativity in his life, and that he's "a human xerox at best". Mysterio ends up surrendering and committing suicide.]]
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* This was Azazel's plan throughout Sam Winchester's entire ''life'' in ''Series/{{Supernatural}}'', in an attempt to get him to agree to become Lucifer's vessel.
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* This is the Anti-Spiral ''modus operandi'' in ''TengenToppaGurrenLagann'', arranging [[ManchurianAgent Manchurian Agents]], [[ColonyDrop Colony Drops]] and [[HopeSpot Hope Spots]] because the Power of the Spiral can't be defeated through main force. Although this is effective on some characters, it ultimately backfires, leading Team Gurren to the Anti-Spirals' home dimension and giving them a plethora of Lagann-type mechs with which to take them down.
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* This is the Anti-Spiral ''modus operandi'' in ''TengenToppaGurrenLagann'', ''Anime/TengenToppaGurrenLagann'', arranging [[ManchurianAgent Manchurian Agents]], [[ColonyDrop Colony Drops]] and [[HopeSpot Hope Spots]] because the Power of the Spiral can't be defeated through main force. Although this is effective on some characters, it ultimately backfires, leading Team Gurren to the Anti-Spirals' home dimension and giving them a plethora of Lagann-type mechs with which to take them down.
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* The "Revenge Arc" of ''RurouniKenshin'' deals with Enishi's attempt to reduce Kenshin to a pathetic homeless wreck by destroying everything Kenshin holds dear, in revenge for Kenshin's (accidental) killing of Enishi's sister. [[spoiler: it actually works for a while, after Enishi convinces Kenshin that he (Enishi) had murdered Kaoru.]]
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* The "Revenge Arc" of ''RurouniKenshin'' ''Manga/RurouniKenshin'' deals with Enishi's attempt to reduce Kenshin to a pathetic homeless wreck by destroying everything Kenshin holds dear, in revenge for Kenshin's (accidental) killing of Enishi's sister. [[spoiler: it actually works for a while, after Enishi convinces Kenshin that he (Enishi) had murdered Kaoru.]]
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* TheJoker has done this several times, such as in ''TheKillingJoke'' and the film partially based on it, ''Film/TheDarkKnight''. He does it either [[MotivelessMalignity because that's the way he is]] or because he secretly, desperately wants to prove that everyone else is really as hopeless as he is.
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* TheJoker SelfDemonstrating/TheJoker has done this several times, such as in ''TheKillingJoke'' and the film partially based on it, ''Film/TheDarkKnight''. He does it either [[MotivelessMalignity because that's the way he is]] or because he secretly, desperately wants to prove that everyone else is really as hopeless as he is.
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** TheJoker in ''Film/TheDarkKnight'' also uses this tactic, but by simply killing innocent people and cops until it's the people of Gotham who despair and turn on Batman for not giving up and turning himself in.
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* It eventually becomes clear that this is one of the Dark One's main goals in ''TheWheelOfTime'': hurt the Dragon personally until he [[FaceHeelTurn turns]] or [[DrivenToSuicide takes himself out]]. In ''The Gathering Storm'', [[spoiler: he succeeds, and Rand almost tries to unmake the world before he snaps out of it]].
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* It eventually becomes clear that this is one of the Dark One's main goals in ''TheWheelOfTime'': ''Literature/TheWheelOfTime'': hurt the Dragon personally until he [[FaceHeelTurn turns]] or [[DrivenToSuicide takes himself out]]. In ''The Gathering Storm'', [[spoiler: he succeeds, and Rand almost tries to unmake the world before he snaps out of it]].
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* ''{{Warhammer}}'' and ''TabletopGame/{{Warhammer 40000}}'' both feature Nurgle, the [[UltimateEvil Chaos God]] [[PlagueMaster of Pestilence and Despair]]. When mortals watch their loved ones wither from disease, or despair as their bodies bloat and decay from a hideous plague, they turn to Nurgle to escape the terror of their imminent death. Rather than cure them, Nurgle's blessings allow his followers to [[BeneficialDisease survive his disgusting attentions]] [[FeelNoPain free of pain or fear]], [[DealWithTheDevil trading their immortal souls to preserve]] [[BodyHorror their disfigured and corrupted flesh]]. The process leaves Nurgle's followers with a morbid sense of good humor and eager to lead others into "[[AffablyEvil Grandfather Nurgle's]]" scabrous embrace.
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* ''{{Warhammer}}'' ''TabletopGame/{{Warhammer}}'' and ''TabletopGame/{{Warhammer 40000}}'' both feature Nurgle, the [[UltimateEvil Chaos God]] [[PlagueMaster of Pestilence and Despair]]. When mortals watch their loved ones wither from disease, or despair as their bodies bloat and decay from a hideous plague, they turn to Nurgle to escape the terror of their imminent death. Rather than cure them, Nurgle's blessings allow his followers to [[BeneficialDisease survive his disgusting attentions]] [[FeelNoPain free of pain or fear]], [[DealWithTheDevil trading their immortal souls to preserve]] [[BodyHorror their disfigured and corrupted flesh]]. The process leaves Nurgle's followers with a morbid sense of good humor and eager to lead others into "[[AffablyEvil Grandfather Nurgle's]]" scabrous embrace.
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* TheJoker has done this several times, such as in ''TheKillingJoke'' and the film partially based on it, ''TheDarkKnight''. He does it either [[MotivelessMalignity because that's the way he is]] or because he secretly, desperately wants to prove that everyone else is really as hopeless as he is.
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* Bane in ''Film/TheDarkKnightRises'' is all about these. He even explicitly says so.
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* Frankly, the elaborate revenge undertaken by TheCountOfMonteCristo consists of his putting his enemies through one of these.
* In ''TheDresdenFiles'', [[spoiler: a fallen angel did this to Harry, convincing him to kill himself.]]
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* In''TheDresdenFiles'', ''Literature/TheDresdenFiles'', [[spoiler: a fallen angel did this to Harry, convincing him to kill himself.]]
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What's a villain to do when the hero is [[BoringInvincibleHero invincible]], or at least too strong to attack head on? Whether because of tactics, defense, [[ThePowerOfLove the power of love]], [[TheDeterminator will]], or because he won the SuperpowerLottery, the conventional tactics just aren't going to do the trick. By contrast, perhaps the villain himself is so weak that physical attack is impractical, or stands to gain if his enemies are not merely killed but admit utter defeat. In such a case, a good alternative strategy is often to attack the hero's resolve, and make him give up the fight.
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What's a villain to do when the hero is [[BoringInvincibleHero invincible]], or at least too strong to attack head on? Whether because of tactics, defense, [[ThePowerOfLove the power of love]], ThePowerOfLove, [[TheDeterminator will]], or because he won the SuperpowerLottery, the conventional tactics just aren't going to do the trick. By contrast, perhaps the villain himself is so weak that physical attack is impractical, or stands to gain if his enemies are not merely killed but admit utter defeat. In such a case, a good alternative strategy is often to attack the hero's resolve, and make him give up the fight.
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* ''{{Warhammer}}'' and ''{{Warhammer 40000}}'' both feature Nurgle, the [[UltimateEvil Chaos God]] [[PlagueMaster of Pestilence and Despair]]. When mortals watch their loved ones wither from disease, or despair as their bodies bloat and decay from a hideous plague, they turn to Nurgle to escape the terror of their imminent death. Rather than cure them, Nurgle's blessings allow his followers to [[BeneficialDisease survive his disgusting attentions]] [[FeelNoPain free of pain or fear]], [[DealWithTheDevil trading their immortal souls to preserve]] [[BodyHorror their disfigured and corrupted flesh]]. The process leaves Nurgle's followers with a morbid sense of good humor and eager to lead others into "[[AffablyEvil Grandfather Nurgle's]]" scabrous embrace.
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* ''{{Warhammer}}'' and ''{{Warhammer ''TabletopGame/{{Warhammer 40000}}'' both feature Nurgle, the [[UltimateEvil Chaos God]] [[PlagueMaster of Pestilence and Despair]]. When mortals watch their loved ones wither from disease, or despair as their bodies bloat and decay from a hideous plague, they turn to Nurgle to escape the terror of their imminent death. Rather than cure them, Nurgle's blessings allow his followers to [[BeneficialDisease survive his disgusting attentions]] [[FeelNoPain free of pain or fear]], [[DealWithTheDevil trading their immortal souls to preserve]] [[BodyHorror their disfigured and corrupted flesh]]. The process leaves Nurgle's followers with a morbid sense of good humor and eager to lead others into "[[AffablyEvil Grandfather Nurgle's]]" scabrous embrace.
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* In ''KnightsOfTheOldRepublic 2'', the ''protagonist'' actually uses this to defeat [[TheDragon Darth Sion.]] His connection to the Force basically makes him invincible, so in order to kill him for good, the player has to convince him to give up that connection willingly and die.
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* In [[DotHackSign .hack//SIGN]] the plot of the main villain involves a whole lot of this.
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* In the novel Superman: Miracle Monday, TheDevil's agent on Earth tries this on Superman (by trying to trick him into killing an innocent person) hoping to break his spirit (and in turn, the inspiration he provides humanity.) It fails because Superman [[TookAThirdOption just won't do it]].
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* ''{{Warhammer}}'' and ''{{Warhammer 40000}}'' both feature Nurgle, the [[UltimateEvil Chaos God]] [[PlagueMaster of Pestilence and Despair]]. When mortals watch their loved ones wither from disease, or despair as their bodies bloat and decay from a hideous plague, they turn to Nurgle to escape the terror of their imminent death. Rather than cure them, Nurgle's blessings allow his followers to [[BeneficialDisease survive his disgusting attentions]] [[FeelNoPain free of pain or fear]], [[DealWithTheDevil trading their immortal souls to preserve]] [[BodyHorror their disfigured and corrupted flesh]]. The process leaves Nurgle's followers with a morbid sense of good humor and eager to lead others into "[[AffablyEvil Grandfather Nurgle's]]" scabrous embrace.
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* The "Revenge Arc" of ''RurouniKenshin'' deals with Enishi's attempt to reduce Kenshin to a pathetic homeless wreck by destroying everything Kenshin holds dear, in revenge for Kenshin's (accidental) killing of Enishi's sister. [[spoiler: it actually works for a while, after Enishi convinces Kenshin that he (Enishi) had murdered Kaoru.]]
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* Following the death of his brother, the villain Kraven, ''SpiderMan'' villain Chameleon became increasingly crazy and devoted himself to putting Spider-Man through one of these, and along the way, he confirmed/learned Spider-Man's identity. This included convincing Peter he was in a CuckoosNest scenario and was actually an unhinged and depressed writer, as well as trying to attack Peter's family and friends.
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* In [[KnightsOfTheOldRepublic Knights of the Old Republic 2]], the ''protagonist'' actually uses this to defeat [[TheDragon Darth Sion.]] His connection to the Force basically makes him invincible, so in order to kill him for good, the player has to convince him to give up that connection willingly and die.
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