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"bend to your saccharine whims.". Huh. That doesn't sound like this trope. In fact, it sounds like a Defied Trope for Mary Sue.


** "[[SarcasmMode Goody.]] Another one of ''those'' heroes. I'd rather fight [[AntiHero Draco]] than [[LoveIsAWeakness bend to your]] [[TastesLikeDiabetes saccharine whims.]]"

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** "[[SarcasmMode Goody.]] Another "Aw, crap. It's another one of ''those'' those "loves everybody" heroes. I'd rather fight [[AntiHero Draco]] than [[LoveIsAWeakness bend to your]] [[TastesLikeDiabetes saccharine whims.]]"Draco]]."
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** SociopathicHero
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** Whether it was a case of Alice finally gaining a sense of self-worth or her friend Beth just [[ArmorPiercingQuestion asking her "Does that include you?"]], Alice comes to realize that "everyone" should include ''herself'' as well. Alice adjusts her approach so that she as well as everyone around her can be happy.
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** ItsAllAboutMe

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** CompleteMonster: A supremely evil person who has unlimited malevolence and hatred for others.

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** CompleteMonster: A supremely evil person who has unlimited malevolence and hatred for others.ItsAllAboutMe
** CompleteMonster



** Alice hates everyone, and is irate, vengeful, and short-tempered.

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* '''Lampshaded''': "You can't help but be Alice's friend. [[MagneticHero She just has that effect on people.]]"

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* '''Lampshaded''': '''Lampshaded''':
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"You can't help but be Alice's friend. [[MagneticHero She just has that effect on people.]]"
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** "[[SarcasmMode Goody.]] Another one of ''those'' heroes. I'd rather fight [[AntiHero Draco]] than [[LoveIsAWeakness bend to your]] [[TastesLikeDiabetes saccharine whims.]]"
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* '''Downplayed''': Alice is a NiceGirl.

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* '''Downplayed''': Alice is a NiceGirl.[[NiceGuy nice girl]].
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** Alice is part of an AlwaysLawfulGood race.

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** Alice is part of an AlwaysLawfulGood race.race, thus she is taught to be this since childhood.

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* '''Conversed''': ???

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* '''Conversed''': ???"I find the idea of an all loving hero pretty weird. I mean, how could a person be ''that'' kind?" "Well, I figure they're more of an ideal, and that people should follow their example to become better individuals."
* '''Implied''': Towns that the Healer Alice visited speak highly of her to travelers, and those that know how her healing works can spot faint rose marks on the people she healed which varies from those with nicks to people who lost entire body parts, with the people healed themselves varying in morality.



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* '''Discussed''': ???

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* '''Discussed''': ???"You ever met Alice?" "She seems like a nice girl, though I think a little ''too'' nice for her own good. Unsavory sorts would try to get into her good graces for protection."



** Because Alice refuses to give up on them, several formerly irredeemable monsters and unrepentant villains realize they like having a friend, thus becoming good people or at the very least subdued in their activities.

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** Because Though Alice refuses to give up on them, several formerly irredeemable monsters may love everyone, she isn't stupid and unrepentant only protects the villains realize they like having a friend, thus becoming good people or at the very least subdued in their activities.she honestly believes can be redeemed.
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** Alice loves ''everyone'', which includes irredeemable monsters and unrepentant villains, becoming just as much of a hazard as anyone evil because she refuses to acknowledge these people are simply horrible.


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** Because Alice refuses to give up on them, several formerly irredeemable monsters and unrepentant villains realize they like having a friend, thus becoming good people or at the very least subdued in their activities.

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One of the subversions didn\'t sound like a subversion. More like hypothetical undermining. What The Hell Hero is in-universe only.


** Alice suffers from [[ExtremeDoormat severe codependency issues]] and [[IJustWantToBeLoved needs validation]] from ''everyone'' with whom she spends more than a millisecond; [[ItsAllAboutMe everything she does is to get this validation, not because she cares about the people she's helping]].
** Alice quickly bonds with just about everyone she meets, loves her TrueCompanions deeply, and has a far longer list of people she'd [[HeroicSacrifice die for]] than almost anyone. Complete strangers are a different story though, and if forced into a SadisticChoice between a friend's life and, say, a city she'd never visited, she'd [[AlwaysSaveTheGirl save her friend without hesitation or regret]].

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** Alice suffers from [[ExtremeDoormat severe codependency issues]] quickly bonds with everyone she meets, loves her TrueCompanions deeply, and complies a far longer list of people she'd [[HeroicSacrifice die for]] than anyone but complete strangers are a different story. When forced into a SadisticChoice between a friend's life and a city she'd never visited, she [[AlwaysSaveTheGirl decides to save her friend without hesitation or regret]].
** Alice
[[IJustWantToBeLoved needs validation]] from ''everyone'' with whom she spends more than a millisecond; [[ItsAllAboutMe everything she does is to get this validation, not because she cares about the people she's helping]].
** Alice quickly bonds with just about everyone she meets, loves her TrueCompanions deeply, and has a far longer list of people she'd [[HeroicSacrifice die for]] than almost anyone. Complete strangers are a different story though, and if forced into a SadisticChoice between a friend's life and, say, a city she'd never visited, she'd [[AlwaysSaveTheGirl save her friend without hesitation or regret]].
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** While friends trump strangers, she'd prefer to TakeAThirdOption and save them both.

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** While friends trump strangers, she'd prefer Alice suffers BadDreams as a result of her choice because she ''did'' care about the people of the city. She wanted to TakeAThirdOption and save them both.both but couldn't think of it in time. In the end she put on a brave face for her friend but inside, she thought, "IShouldHaveBeenBetter".
**Alice experiences CharacterDevelopment and performs an ActOfTrueLove for [[FourLoves one of four subjects]].



* '''Zig Zagged''': Alice is revealed to act like an AllLovingHero because she's atoning for past wrongdoings, but it turns out to be just a rumour. Then she starts [[WhatTheHellHero being a]] ManipulativeBitch towards her friends, so they assume she's [[BitchInSheepsClothing not so nice after all]], until they find out it's actually one of her enemies impersonating her to ruin her reputation. Her enemies' treatment of her causes her to become [[JadeColouredGlasses cynical]], but she [[KnightInSourArmor remains a kind and caring person deep down]].

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* '''Zig Zagged''': Alice is revealed to act like an AllLovingHero because she's atoning for past wrongdoings, but it turns out to be just a rumour. Then she starts [[WhatTheHellHero being a]] a ManipulativeBitch towards her friends, so they assume she's [[BitchInSheepsClothing not so nice after all]], until they find out it's actually one of her enemies impersonating her to ruin her reputation. Her enemies' treatment of her causes her to become [[JadeColouredGlasses cynical]], but she [[KnightInSourArmor remains a kind and caring person deep down]].



** The creators want the protagonist to be someone whose easy to root. What better then a guy who is all forgiving and all loving?

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** The creators want the protagonist to be someone whose easy to root.root for. What better then a guy who is all forgiving and all loving?
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** CompleteMonster

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** CompleteMonsterCompleteMonster: A supremely evil person who has unlimited malevolence and hatred for others.

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**While friends trump strangers, she'd prefer to TakeAThirdOption and save them both.



** While Alice shows great kindness and compassion to many people, there are couple she can't bring herself to like [[ThisIsUnforgivable or forgive]].

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** While Alice shows great kindness and compassion to many people, there are a couple she can't bring herself to like [[ThisIsUnforgivable or forgive]].
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** Alice suffers from [[ExtremeDoormat severe codependency issues]] and [[IJustWantToBeLoved needs validation]] from ''everyone'' with whom she spends more than a millisecond; [[ItsAllAboutMe everything she does is to get this validation, not because she cares about the people she's helping]].
** Alice quickly bonds with just about everyone she meets, loves her TrueCompanions deeply, and has a far longer list of people she'd [[HeroicSacrifice die for]] than almost anyone. Complete strangers are a different story though, and if forced into a SadisticChoice between a friend's life and, say, a city she'd never visited, she'd [[AlwaysSaveTheGirl save her friend without hesitation or regret]].
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** Alice hates everyone, and is irate, vengeful, and short-tempered.
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** BeingGoodSucks [[KnightInSourArmour adds to her virtue]] and other times GoodFeelsGood.

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** BeingGoodSucks [[KnightInSourArmour [[KnightInSourArmor adds to her virtue]] and other times GoodFeelsGood.
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'''Basic Trope''': A [[IncorruptiblePurePureness supremely good person]] who has unlimited kindness and compassion.

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'''Basic Trope''': A [[IncorruptiblePurePureness supremely good person]] who has unlimited kindness and compassion.compassion for others.
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** The creators are worried that if the protagonist is too much of an AntiHero, {{Moral Guradian}}s will complain about the show.

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** The creators are worried that if the protagonist is too much of an AntiHero, {{Moral Guradian}}s MoralGuardians will complain about the show.

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* '''Enforced''': ???

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* '''Enforced''': ???'''Enforced''':
** The creators want the protagonist to be someone whose easy to root. What better then a guy who is all forgiving and all loving?
** The creators are worried that if the protagonist is too much of an AntiHero, {{Moral Guradian}}s will complain about the show.
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'''Basic Trope''': A [[IncorruptiblePurePureness supremely good person]] who [[LoveYouAndEverybody loves everyone]].

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'''Basic Trope''': A [[IncorruptiblePurePureness supremely good person]] who [[LoveYouAndEverybody loves everyone]].has unlimited kindness and compassion.
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** Since Alice loves everyone she[[IJustWantMyBelovedToBeHappy sacrifices her own happiness for the sake of everyone around her]].

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** Since Alice loves everyone she[[IJustWantMyBelovedToBeHappy she [[IJustWantMyBelovedToBeHappy sacrifices her own happiness for the sake of everyone around her]].

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Too much pain and tragedy for \'played realistcally\'. There\'s no need to be cynical


* '''Justified''': Alice is part of an AlwaysLawfulGood race.

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* '''Justified''': '''Justified''':
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Alice is part of an AlwaysLawfulGood race.race.
**BeingGoodSucks [[KnightInSourArmour adds to her virtue]] and other times GoodFeelsGood.



** Being AllLovingHero takes its toll on Alice. [[BrokenMessiah She beats herself up over minor flaws]], finds out NoGoodDeedGoesUnpunished, and constantly [[IJustWantMyBelovedToBeHappy sacrifices her own happiness for the sake of everyone around her]]. She eventually [[BreakTheCutie breaks under the pressure]] and becomes a [[FallenHero Fallen Heroine]].

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** Being AllLovingHero takes its toll on Alice. [[BrokenMessiah She beats While Alice shows great kindness and compassion to many people, there are couple she can't bring herself up over minor flaws]], finds out NoGoodDeedGoesUnpunished, and constantly [[IJustWantMyBelovedToBeHappy sacrifices her own happiness for the sake of everyone around her]]. She eventually [[BreakTheCutie breaks under the pressure]] and becomes a [[FallenHero Fallen Heroine]].to like [[ThisIsUnforgivable or forgive]].



** Alice is ThePollyanna, who does just fine until a [[BreakTheCutie horrible chain of events]] hits her like a ton of bricks, causing her to FreakOut.

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** Since Alice is ThePollyanna, who does just fine until a [[BreakTheCutie horrible chain of events]] hits loves everyone she[[IJustWantMyBelovedToBeHappy sacrifices her like a ton own happiness for the sake of bricks, causing her to FreakOut.everyone around her]].



** Even though BeingGoodSucks, Alice manages to [[EarnYourHappyEnding earn her happy ending]].
** BeingGoodSucks [[KnightInSourArmour adds to her virtue]] and other times GoodFeelsGood.

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** Even **Even though BeingGoodSucks, Alice manages she's unable to [[EarnYourHappyEnding earn her happy ending]].
** BeingGoodSucks [[KnightInSourArmour adds
move past bad blood with some people, she remains friendly to her virtue]] and other times GoodFeelsGood.them.



** Following number 3 under deconstructed, Alice later recovers from her initial shock, but is left a KnightInSourArmor who still believes there is good in everyone.



** Alice truly wants to help everyone, but [[FailureIsTheOnlyOption this isn't possible]] in Alice's CrapsackWorld. Even though she makes a positive impact, people still end up dying because the job is just too immense to handle on her own. This eventually pushes Alice over the edge, transforming her into a LawfulStupid PrinciplesZealot, a [[WellIntentionedExtremist Well-Intentioned]] KnightTemplar, a TotalitarianUtilitarian willing to "[[AMillionIsAStatistic make sacrifices]] for the [[IDidWhatIHadToDo Greater Good]]", or an [[GoodIsImpotent ineffectual]] LoveFreak who'd rather [[PetTheDog pet puppies]] than save cities.

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** Alice truly wants to help everyone, but [[FailureIsTheOnlyOption this isn't possible]] in Alice's CrapsackWorld. Even though she makes a positive impact, people still end up dying because the job is just too immense to handle on her own. This eventually pushes Alice over the edge, transforming her into a LawfulStupid PrinciplesZealot, a [[WellIntentionedExtremist Well-Intentioned]] KnightTemplar, a TotalitarianUtilitarian willing to "[[AMillionIsAStatistic make sacrifices]] for the [[IDidWhatIHadToDo Greater Good]]", or an [[GoodIsImpotent ineffectual]] LoveFreak who'd rather [[PetTheDog pet puppies]] than save cities.




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** Even though BeingGoodSucks, Alice strives to [[EarnYourHappyEnding earn her happy ending]] in a CrapsackWorld.
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Kudos to whoever added the second \'deconstructed\', since that play on a trope is about taking aspects of a trope and showing the more realistic effects of it.

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** Alice is ThePollyanna, who does just fine until a [[BreakTheCutie horrible chain of events]] hits her like a ton of bricks, causing her to FreakOut.


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** Following number 3 under deconstructed, Alice later recovers from her initial shock, but is left a KnightInSourArmor who still believes there is good in everyone.
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** TheSociopath

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* '''Double Subverted''': That was just a nasty rumour her enemies spread.

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* '''Double Subverted''': That Subverted''':
** Whatever her past misdeed was, it still made her into a genuinely good person today who has learned how to be able to love anyone and everyone. This includes Alice herself - the process became complete once she was able to forgive herself for her past long after her friends had stopped holding it against her.
** The bitchiness
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Not A Deconstruction. It\'s just pain and tragedy.


** Alice truly wants to help everyone, but [[FailureIsTheOnlyOption this isn't possible]] in Alice's CrapsackWorld. Even though she makes a positive impact, people still end up dying because the job is just too immense to handle on her own. This eventually pushes Alice over the edge, transforming her into a LawfulStupid PrinciplesZealot, a [[WellIntentionedExtremist Well-Intentioned]] KnightTemplar, a TotalitarianUtilitarian willing to "[[AMillionIsAStatistic make sacrifices]] for the [[IDidWhatIHadToDo Greater Good]]", or an [[GoodIsImpotent ineffectual]] LoveFreak who'd rather [[PetTheDog pet puppies]] than save cities.
** Alice eventually [[BreakTheCutie breaks under the stress]] that comes from refusing to accept that she is [[FailureIsTheOnlyOption attempting the impossible]], and wobbles over the DespairEventHorizon, ending up in a permanent HeroicBSOD.
** Alice's IncorruptiblePurePureness inspires the people around her to give her lives for her so she can be safe, therefore Alice is causing the people she cares about to die or suffer in her place. She feels resentful towards herself for this as a result.

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** Alice truly wants to help everyone, but [[FailureIsTheOnlyOption this isn't possible]] in Alice's CrapsackWorld. Even though she makes a positive impact, people still end up dying because the job is just too immense to handle on her own. This eventually pushes Alice over the edge, transforming her into a LawfulStupid PrinciplesZealot, a [[WellIntentionedExtremist Well-Intentioned]] KnightTemplar, a TotalitarianUtilitarian willing to "[[AMillionIsAStatistic make sacrifices]] for the [[IDidWhatIHadToDo Greater Good]]", or an [[GoodIsImpotent ineffectual]] LoveFreak who'd rather [[PetTheDog pet puppies]] than save cities.
** Alice eventually [[BreakTheCutie breaks under the stress]] that comes from refusing to accept that she is [[FailureIsTheOnlyOption attempting the impossible]], and wobbles over the DespairEventHorizon, ending up in a permanent HeroicBSOD.
** Alice's IncorruptiblePurePureness inspires the people around her to give her lives for her so she can be safe, therefore Alice is causing the people she cares about to die or suffer in her place. She feels resentful towards herself for this as a result.help out.



* '''Played For Drama''':
** Alice truly wants to help everyone, but [[FailureIsTheOnlyOption this isn't possible]] in Alice's CrapsackWorld. Even though she makes a positive impact, people still end up dying because the job is just too immense to handle on her own. This eventually pushes Alice over the edge, transforming her into a LawfulStupid PrinciplesZealot, a [[WellIntentionedExtremist Well-Intentioned]] KnightTemplar, a TotalitarianUtilitarian willing to "[[AMillionIsAStatistic make sacrifices]] for the [[IDidWhatIHadToDo Greater Good]]", or an [[GoodIsImpotent ineffectual]] LoveFreak who'd rather [[PetTheDog pet puppies]] than save cities.
** Alice eventually [[BreakTheCutie breaks under the stress]] that comes from refusing to accept that she is [[FailureIsTheOnlyOption attempting the impossible]], and wobbles over the DespairEventHorizon.



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* '''Inverted''': CompleteMonster

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* '''Inverted''': CompleteMonster'''Inverted''':
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**DarkMessiah



** DarkMessiah
* '''Double Subverted''': That was just a nasty rumour her enemies spread.

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** DarkMessiah
* '''Double Subverted''': Subverted''': That was just a nasty rumour her enemies spread.



* '''Averted''': Alice is a decent person, but not to the point of being messianic.

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* '''Averted''': Alice is a decent person, but does not to the point of being messianic.love everyone and holds grudges.



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* '''Invoked''': ???Alice becomes this to prove that GoodIsNotDumb.



** BeingGoodSucks [[KnightInSourArmour adds to her virtue]]

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** BeingGoodSucks [[KnightInSourArmour adds to her virtue]]virtue]] and other times GoodFeelsGood.
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'''Basic Trope''': A [[IncorruptiblePurePureness supremely good person]] who [[LoveYouAndEverybody loves everyone]].
* '''Straight''': Alice is sweet, kind and forgiving of everyone.
* '''Exaggerated''': PuritySue
* '''Downplayed''': Alice is a NiceGirl.
* '''Justified''': Alice is part of an AlwaysLawfulGood race.
* '''Inverted''': CompleteMonster
* '''Subverted''':
** It turns out Alice acts like this to [[TheAtoner atone]] for [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone something horrible she did in the past]].
** BitchInSheepsClothing
** DarkMessiah
* '''Double Subverted''': That was just a nasty rumour her enemies spread.
* '''Parodied''': Alice has FertileFeet and flowers spring up wherever she walks. Heavenly harp music plays everywhere she goes. She can make the most vicious person repent and become TheAtoner with nothing but a "Now now, behave yourself."
* '''Zig Zagged''': Alice is revealed to act like an AllLovingHero because she's atoning for past wrongdoings, but it turns out to be just a rumour. Then she starts [[WhatTheHellHero being a]] ManipulativeBitch towards her friends, so they assume she's [[BitchInSheepsClothing not so nice after all]], until they find out it's actually one of her enemies impersonating her to ruin her reputation. Her enemies' treatment of her causes her to become [[JadeColouredGlasses cynical]], but she [[KnightInSourArmor remains a kind and caring person deep down]].
* '''Averted''': Alice is a decent person, but not to the point of being messianic.
* '''Enforced''': ???
* '''Lampshaded''': "You can't help but be Alice's friend. [[MagneticHero She just has that effect on people.]]"
* '''Invoked''': ???
* '''Exploited''': A ManipulativeBastard uses Alice's good nature against her and turns her into an UnwittingPawn.
* '''Defied''': Alice thinks GoodIsDumb and refuses to become like this.
* '''Discussed''': ???
* '''Conversed''': ???
* '''Deconstructed''':
** Being AllLovingHero takes its toll on Alice. [[BrokenMessiah She beats herself up over minor flaws]], finds out NoGoodDeedGoesUnpunished, and constantly [[IJustWantMyBelovedToBeHappy sacrifices her own happiness for the sake of everyone around her]]. She eventually [[BreakTheCutie breaks under the pressure]] and becomes a [[FallenHero Fallen Heroine]].
** Alice truly wants to help everyone, but [[FailureIsTheOnlyOption this isn't possible]] in Alice's CrapsackWorld. Even though she makes a positive impact, people still end up dying because the job is just too immense to handle on her own. This eventually pushes Alice over the edge, transforming her into a LawfulStupid PrinciplesZealot, a [[WellIntentionedExtremist Well-Intentioned]] KnightTemplar, a TotalitarianUtilitarian willing to "[[AMillionIsAStatistic make sacrifices]] for the [[IDidWhatIHadToDo Greater Good]]", or an [[GoodIsImpotent ineffectual]] LoveFreak who'd rather [[PetTheDog pet puppies]] than save cities.
** Alice eventually [[BreakTheCutie breaks under the stress]] that comes from refusing to accept that she is [[FailureIsTheOnlyOption attempting the impossible]], and wobbles over the DespairEventHorizon, ending up in a permanent HeroicBSOD.
** Alice's IncorruptiblePurePureness inspires the people around her to give her lives for her so she can be safe, therefore Alice is causing the people she cares about to die or suffer in her place. She feels resentful towards herself for this as a result.
* '''Reconstructed''':
** Even though BeingGoodSucks, Alice manages to [[EarnYourHappyEnding earn her happy ending]].
** BeingGoodSucks [[KnightInSourArmour adds to her virtue]]
** Alice is suffering under the pressure when her friends say YouAreNotAlone and shoulder part of the load, saying she inspired them to help.
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Back to AllLovingHero, and don't forget that I care about you and everyone else!
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