History Main / MistreatmentInducedBetrayal

* In the movie version of ''TheAddamsFamily'', the villains force Gomez to lead them to the vault by [[AndYourLittleDogToo threatening to]] ''[[KickTheDog genuinely]]'' [[AndYourLittleDogToo injure his]] TooKinkyToTorture [[IHaveYourWife kidnapped wife Morticia]]. "Fester" has been kinda torn on which side he truly supports, [[BecomingTheMask and has been growing closer to the Addamses]]. But he doesn't come to his decision until Miss Craven reaches the breaking point and goes into a lengthy rant about how much Fester disgusts her and how she should have abandoned him when she had the chance. Amazingly, she is surprised when he betrays her seconds later.

* A bit of a sick inversion happens in the ''SoulEater'' manga. [[spoiler: After spending his-or-her entire life as his/her mother's personal, human Guinea pig, Chrona has effectively gone insane. Then her mother, Medusa, suddenly starts apologizing to her for everything she's done. The fact that Chrona has never seen Medusa act in a way besides "abusive mother," Chrona gets convinced that this is not the real Medusa, and completely butchers her. The end of the chapter implies that this is part of Medusa's plan.]]

* In ''FinalFantasyXII'', [[spoiler:Gabranth]] was loyal to [[spoiler:Vayne]] because his primary task was to [[spoiler:protect Larsa, upon orders by his Excellency Emperor Gramis, his honor as Judge Magister, and an oath to colleague Judge Drace, who was killed under orders from Vayne himself]]. But he was fiercely loyal up to the very end, when [[spoiler:Larsa opposed Vayne and Vayne decided that Larsa was an enemy that had to be put down. Vayne even taunted Gabranth about his role as Larsa's guard dog]], [[TheDogBitesBack which he really shouldn't have done]].
* ''FinalFantasyIV'' begins with Cecil and the Redwings under his command returning to the kingdom of Baron after having attacked Mysidia to seize its [[MineralMacGuffin Crystal]]. His men are concerned about the atrocities they were ordered to commit, and Cecil speaks his mind to the King of Baron: he responds by stripping him of his command and sending him off to deliver a signet ring to Mist, home of the summoners. Once he arrives, he discovers two things: he's killed an innocent girl's mother by defeating the Eidolon that was guarding the exit to the cavern leading to the village, and the seemingly-innocuous ring he was tasked with delivering summons an army of Bomb monsters which destroy the village and murder its inhabitants. It's not surprising that the rest of the game concerns [[TheAtoner Cecil's quest for redemption]], fighting a losing battle against the armies of his former kingdom to stop them from seizing the Crystals.
* In ''FinalFantasyTactics'' it's heavily implied that [[TykeBomb Rafa]] turned against her master because [[spoiler: he ''raped her'' (or at least attempted it). Her brother would also later turn against him when he learns of this.]]

* Christopher Walken's character in ''{{Antz}}'' seems to start turning when General Mandible seems more intent on taking over, but is otherwise totally and completely loyal. Until the end of the film, that is, when he does finally turn.

* ''BuffyTheVampireSlayer:'' Angel's continual insults to Spike, as well as him taking Dru's affections, lead to Spike siding with Buffy in the season 2 finale.

* [[MageTheAscension The Technocracy]] triggered this in an entire faction. Twice. They drove the [[MadScientist Sons of Ether]] into the arms of their enemies by removing their pet theory from [[ClapYourHandsIfYouBelieve the consensus]], and they did the same with the [[CyberPunk Virtual Adepts]] by killing Alan Turing.

* Tohru on ''JackieChanAdventures''. At the end of the first season, Tohru is severely injured after he is forced by his boss, Valmont, to fight the newly-repowered demon Shendu. Later, he identifies Shendu for the Chans, who had previously been unknown to them. When Section 13's Captain Black asks why he wants to help them, he answers that [[TastesLikeFriendship he heard Section 13 served donuts on Tuesdays]]. Starting in the second season, Tohru also becomes Uncle's apprentice.

* ''{{Inuyasha}}'': Kagura got so sick of Naraku treating her like a slave she actively colluded with the good guys. Probably remembering the end that [[spoiler:Kagura]] came to, Kanna gave Naraku the metaphorical finger by [[spoiler:committing suicide as ordered, but without taking Inuyasha and {{nakama}} with her. [[DeathEqualsRedemption She even gives Kagome advise on Naraku's weakness]] [[SubvertedTrope when one shard]] [[EyeScream hits her eye]].]]

* Subverted in ''SaintsRow'', Warren was rather displeased with the way on how the situation was faring badly on the criminal front and always use the opportunity to anger King with his gung ho policy of trying to kill every opposing gang member, after the Saints cracked down on several of King's bribed cops, Warren betrays King and gets killed trying to put his policy to work.

* In ''TheRocketeer'', Neville Sinclair responds to [[NotWhatISignedOnFor the revelation that he's a Nazi agent]] by sneering at the idea that the gangsters working for him would care. [[EvenEvilHasStandards They do.]]

--->'''Eddie Valentine''': I may not make an honest buck, [[CrowningMomentofAwesome but I'm 100% American.]]

The BigBad has [[{{Mook}} a loyal minion]] who has been feeling... somewhat less than loyal recently. Maybe he met the heroes and [[MinionWithAnFInEvil liked them.]] Maybe he discovered [[ItsAllAboutMe more than]] [[CyanidePill a few]] [[YouHaveFailedMe reasons]] to believe that his master wasn't as nice as he seemed. Maybe he's not sure he [[EvenEvilHasStandards approves]] of the current plot. Maybe he just [[NotWhatISignedOnFor learned what the plan really was]]. Whatever the reason, he is pondering a difficult dilemma. Remain loyal, or betray the boss?

Villains who think ItsAllAboutMe are particularly prone to this -- and particularly prone to being ''shocked'' when the mook leaves.

Not to be confused with EvenMooksHaveLovedOnes, where the mook considers betraying the boss for being cruel to their friends or relatives. Contrast KillMeNowOrForeverStayYourHand. Watch out for HeelFaceDoorSlam. Cross your fingers for RedemptionEarnsLife. Compare RebelliousRebel, where the original discovery of the villain's treachery motivates his defection. Also see CapuletCounterpart. When the villain's words and acts draw the character, see BringThemAround. See also WhosLaughingNow for when a ButtMonkey minion commits a FaceHeelTurn due to mistreatment from the GoodIsNotNice hero.

* In ''TheRocketeer'', Neville Sinclair responds to [[NotWhatISignedOnFor the revelation that he's a Nazi agent]] by sneering at the idea that the gangsters working for him would care. They do.

* ''James Bond'''s Jaws. In ''Film/{{Moonraker}}'', the BigBad has James and his DamselInDistress tied up and is explaining his master plan, which involves [[ApocalypseHow exterminating everyone on earth who isn't "perfect"]]. Jaws overhears this, and is worried since he has the teeth problem, while his [[MinionShipping girlfriend]] is wearing glasses. So, while on the [[KillSat station]], Jaws helps Bond escape a sticky situation.

* Quite possibly the TropeCodifier, Ms. Teschmacher rescuing ''{{Superman}}'' from the kryptonite in the first film. Luthor had just fired a nuclear missile that would have killed her mother.

* [[WeAllLiveInAmerica If you've read history books]], they always portray [[TheAmericanRevolution Benedict Arnold]] as a {{Jerkass}} who betrayed his colony after it rebelled seemingly for the hell of it. But it just so happens that for a long time, colonial command seemed to have kicking Arnold in the guts as a pleasant hobby. Despite growing up in a family with a [[DeadLittleSister dead mother]], and a [[DrivenToSuicide suicidal father]], he did his best to comfort his sister, and at the age of 15, joined the Army and fought the French in the name of the King. He proved to a very capable officer, holding position for weeks during the invasion of Quebec (which he masterminded), despite being cut off from the rest of the army and suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. Despite his evident competence and personal bravery, the rebels consistently promoted younger, less experienced men with better political connections instead, other officers consistently taking the credit for ''his'' accomplishments. When he made the decision to re-join the Government's Army, the rebels' provisional government (the 'Continental Congress') was investigating him on (baseless) accusations of corruption and had just accepted the ''King'' of ''France'''s offer of an alliance. This final step by the leaders of a rebellion supposedly based upon meritocracy and republicanism, Benedict Arnold renounced his treason and re-declared his allegiance to his country and his monarch. Thanks to King Louis, the colonies were successful in their rebellion and eventually came to found a [[Eagleland nation]] in which all schoolchildren are taught to hate him for leaving his treasonous comrades to side with the government.

* [[WeAllLiveInAmerica If you've read history books]], they always portray [[TheAmericanRevolution Benedict Arnold]] as a {{Jerkass}} who betrayed his colony after it rebelled seemingly for the hell of it. But it just so happens that for a long time, colonial command seemed to have kicking Arnold in the guts as a pleasant hobby. Despite growing up in a family with a [[DeadLittleSister dead mother]], and a [[DrivenToSuicide suicidal father]], he did his best to comfort his sister, and at the age of 15, joined the Army and fought the French in the name of the King. He proved to a very capable officer, and holding position for weeks during the Invasion of Quebec (which he masterminded), despite being cut off from the rest of the army and being shot in the leg. But instead of being highly praised for his various deeds, he was always passed over for promotions in favor of younger, less experienced men, and other officers were constantly taking the credit for ''his'' accomplishments. When he finally joined the government, the rebels' provisional government (the 'Continental Congress') was investigating him on (baseless) accusations of corruption. It was then that they accepted the invitation of the ''King'' of ''France'' - the ''monarch'' of the country and the people they had always hated, and fought against. This was just too much; shortly after this happened, Benedict Arnold renounced his treason and re-declared his allegiance to the King.

* If you've read history books, they always portray Benedict Arnold as a {{Jerkass}} who betrayed America seemingly for the hell of it. But it just so happens that for a long time, America seemed to have kicking Arnold in the guts as a pleasant hobby. Despite growing up in a family with a [[DeadLittleSister dead mother]], and a [[DrivenToSuicide suicidal father]], he did his best to comfort his sister, and at the age of 15, joined the military and fought against a French invasion. As his life progressed, he proved to be a very capable officer, making various points for Uncle Sam against the British. He even held position for weeks during the Invasion of Quebec (which he masterminded), despite being cut off from the rest of the army and being shot in the leg. But instead of being highly praised for his various deeds, he was always passed over for promotions in favor of younger, less experienced men, other officers were constantly taking the credit for ''his'' accomplishments, the Continental Congress was investigating him on baseless accusations of corruption, and then America goes and makes an alliance with France, the villain from his teenage days.

** Played with in the first episode. He showed genuine interest and concern about Phil's wife's condition after giving birth, seconds after dangling a member of his marketing team hundreds of feet off the ground from the Annihilatrix and murdering his twin.

** Played with in the first episode. He showed genuine interest and concern about Phil's wife's condition after giving birth, seconds after dangling a member of his marketing team hundreds of feet off the ground from the Annihilatrix and murdering his twin.

* Odile in ''TheBlackSwan'' (MercedesLackey's retelling of ''SwanLake'') turns on her father after he uses her as a PeoplePuppet to deceive Siegfried.

* James Bond's Jaws. In ''{{Moonraker}}'', the BigBad has James and his DamselInDistress tied up and is explaining his master plan, which involves [[ApocalypseHow exterminating everyone on earth who isn't "perfect"]]. Jaws overhears this, and is worried since he has the teeth problem, while his [[MinionShipping girlfriend]] is wearing glasses. So, while on the [[KillSat station]], Jaws helps Bond escape a sticky situation.

* Quite possibly the TropeCodifier, Ms. Teschmacher rescuing ''{{Superman}}'' from the kryptonite in the first film. Luthor had just fired a nuclear missle that would have killed her mother.

* The page quote comes from ''{{Enchanted}}''.