History PlayingWith / BlackAndGrayMorality

* '''Exaggerated''': ALighterShadeOfBlack, despite being unambiguous evil, Bob [[the main character VillainProtagonist]] is still more noble than BigBad Evulz.

* '''Exaggerated''': ALighterShadeOfBlack

* '''Inverted''': WhiteAndGreyMorality; Bob is a shining, pure hero while Evulz is a WellIntentionedExtremist at worst, but is nevertheless, redeemable.

** Bob is friendly and benevolent to people who treat him the same as well. But when it comes to [[Sadist people who enjoy hurting]] him, he is often [[GoodIsNotNice mean]] and [[RejectedApology unforgiving]] to them.

** Bob is friendly and benevolent to people who treat him the same as well. When it comes to people who hurt him, he is often [[GoodIsNotNice mean]] and [[RejectedApology unforgiving]] to them.

** Because of Evulz's cruel character, Bob is often [[GoodIsNotNice mean]] and [[RejectedApology unforgiving]] to him, despite how nice he truly acts to random people.
** Bob may be friendly for the most part, but he can prove [[GoodIsNotSoft how to act appropriately]] to certain people when necessary.

** Bob has experienced many [[FreudianExcuse unfortunate events]] in his personal lives which have caused his to behave badly.

** Bob lives in a CrapsackWorld where it's difficult and unnecessary to be nice guys when the crime rate and other immoral practices are increasing rapidly, and he needs to stop it once and for all.

* '''Straight''': Evulz is a BigBad who plans on taking over Tropeville. On the other hand, there's [[TheHero Bob]], who is {{pragmatic|Hero}}, [[PayEvilUntoEvil vengeful]], [[KnightInSourArmor cynical]], and sometimes [[{{Jerkass}} unlikable]]. You [[NotSoSimilar can't really compare]] the two, however.

** GreyAndGrayMorality; Both Evulz and Bob have a flaws and deserve sympathy from the audience. Neither one is more good or evil.

** Bob may be nice for the most part, but he can prove [[GoodIsNotSoft how to act appropriately]] to Evulz when necessary.

** Because of Evulz's cruel character, Bob is often [[GoodIsNotNice mean]] and [[RejectedApology unforgiving]] to him, despite how nice he really acts to his friends.

** Evulz is a pure {{Jerkass}} while Bob is a JerkWithAHeartOfGold.

** Bob's [[BlueAndOrangeMorality moral standards are incomprehensible and questionable to anyone]], whether be it the villains [[ValuesDissonance or the audience]].

** The villains turn out to be misunderstood, and are grey morality at worst.

** The villains were lying.

* '''Played For Laughs''': Bob is {{Unsympathetic Comedy Protagonist}}s who the fans still adore none the less because they stand against the villains.
* '''Played For Drama''': The more Bob fights off evil, the [[HeWhoFightsMonsters more vicious he have becomes]].

** Bob defeated Evulz, but this didn't make him from keeping Tropeville safe with these stricts laws to help humanity. Because of this, the citizens feel they would rather have been killed by Evulz than being "oppressed" by this hero.

** Evulz publicly [[WhatTheHellHero calls out Bob]] for his [[Hypocrite hypocritical]] nature. He claims that Bob [[NotSoDifferent isn't any better]] than he is, and while he may be a evil man himself, Evulz still [[AtLeastIAdmitIt admits his flaws]]. As a result, Tropeville begins to view Bob as a lying, self-righteous attention-seeker.

** Evulz publicly [[WhatTheHellHero calls out Bob]] for his {{hypocritical}} nature. He claims that Bob [[NotSoDifferent isn't any better]] than he is, and while he may be a evil man himself, Evulz still [[AtLeastIAdmitIt admits his flaws]]. As a result, Tropeville begins to view Bob as a lying, self-righteous attention-seeker.

** Evulz publicly [[WhatTheHellHero calls out Bob]] for his [[Hypocrite hypocritical]] nature. He claims that Bob [[NotSoDifferent isn't any better]] than he is, and while he may be a evil man himself, Evulz still [[AtLeastIAdmitIt admits his flaws]]. As a result, Tropeville begins to view Bob as a lying, self-righteous attention-seeker.

** It would seem that Bob is cynical and unfriendly, but after [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone realizing how far he has gone in their goal to save the world]], he becomes become more idealistic and forgiving.

** "It's the battle of the douchebag factions! One is ''slightly'' less scummy than the other..."

** The heroes defeated the villains, but this didn't stop them from [[UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans keeping humanity in line through their harsh and strict laws]]. Because of this, the citizens feel they would rather have been killed by the villains than to be oppressed by these "good guys".
* '''Reconstructed''': A good person is capable of doing bad or cruel things, justified or not, and even if others don't agree with it, [[LesserOfTwoEvils it's more preferable than purely evil people running rampant in the world]].
* '''Played For Laughs''': The heroes are {{Unsympathetic Comedy Protagonist}}s who the fans still adore none the less because they stand against the villains.
* '''Played For Drama''': The more the heroes fight off evil, the [[HeWhoFightsMonsters more vicious and sadistic they have become]]. Now the world is infested by [[EvilVersusEvil vile and heinous villains fighting each other until death]].

** Bob may be nice for the most part, but he [[GoodIsNotSoft can prove how to act appropriately]] to Evulz when necessary.

** In a flashback, Bob realizes that his [[AllLovingHero kindness]] and [[WideEyedIdealist idealism]] are [[GetOutOfJailFreeCard free passes]] for villains to [[TheFarmerAndTheViper continue doing evil]], so he seriously [[GrayingMorality took drastic measures]] in making sure the unrepentant villains have their justice, even if it means [[MurderIsTheBestSolution killing them]]. Bob even [[KickTheSonOfABitch rejects]] the villains who [[HeelFaceDoorSlam are truly trying to change]].

* '''Straight''': Evulz is a BigBad who plans on taking over Tropeville. On the other hand, there's [[TheHero Bob]], who is {{pragmatic|Hero}}, [[PayEvilUntoEvil vengeful]], [[KnightInSourArmor cynical]], and sometimes[[{{Jerkass}} unlikable]]. You [[NotSoSimilar can't really compare]] the two, however.

** Bob has experienced many [[FredianExcuse unfortunate events]] in his personal lives which have caused his to behave badly.
** In a flashback, Bob realizes that his [[AllLovingHero kindness]] and [[WideEyedIdealist idealism]] are [[GetOutOfJailFreeCard free passes]] for villains to [[TheFarmerAndTheViper continue doing evil]], so he seriously [[GrayingMorality took drastic measures]] in making sure the unrepentant villains are gone]], even if it means [[MurderIsTheBestSolution killing them]]. Bob even [[KickTheSonOfABitch rejects]] the villains who [[HeelFaceDoorSlam are truly trying to change]].

* '''Straight''': The heroes are {{pragmatic|Hero}}, [[PayEvilUntoEvil vengeful]], [[KnightInSourArmor cynical]], and probably [[{{Jerkass}} unlikable]]. Still, you [[NotSoSimilar can't compare them]] with the [[TheSociopath sociopathic]], [[CompleteMonster irredeemable villains]].

** The heroes may be good, but they are often [[GoodIsNotNice mean]] and [[RejectedApology unforgiving]] to the villains due to their wickedly cruel personalities.
** The heroes may be nice for the most part, but they [[GoodIsNotSoft can prove to be just as ruthless as the villains when necessary.]]
** The heroes are [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold Jerks With A Heart Of Gold]] while the villains are mere {{Jerkass}}es.

** The heroes have experienced many [[FredianExcuse unfortunate events]] in their personal lives which have caused them to behave badly.
** The heroes realize that their [[AllLovingHero kindness]] and [[WideEyedIdealist idealism]] are [[GetOutOfJailFreeCard free passes]] for villains to [[TheFarmerAndTheViper continue doing evil]], so they seriously [[GrayingMorality took drastic measures]] in [[MurderIsTheBestSolution making sure the unrepentant villains are dead]], [[HeelFaceDoorSlam even if some are really trying to change]].
** The heroes are living in a CrapsackWorld where it's difficult and unnecessary to be nice guys when the crime rate and other immoral practices are increasing rapidly, and they need to stop it once and for all.
** The heroes have [[BlueAndOrangeMorality moral standards that are incomprehensible and questionable to anyone]], be it the villains, [[ValuesDissonance or the audience]].
** [[IDidWhatIHadToDo They did what they had to do.]]
* '''Inverted''': WhiteAndGreyMorality; the heroes are shining and pure while their enemies are WellIntentionedExtremist types at worst.

** It would seem that the heroes are cynical and unfriendly, but after [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone realizing how far they have gone in their goal to save the world]], they all become idealistic and benevolent...

** ... They eventually suffered a bad case of AesopAmnesia but they're still not as bad as the villains.
** Lukas undergoes BreakTheCutie. He dies, turns evil, or becomes like the rest of the heroes.

** The good guys are [[SirSwearsALot foul-mouthed]], [[LovableSexManiac sex driven]], [[TheAlcoholic alcoholic]] dolts while the bad guys are simply evil.
** The good guys are angels who behave horribly towards each other while the demons are expectedly evil.
* '''Zig Zagged''': The heroes' level of morality varies depending on how sympathetic the writers are to them.

** BlackAndWhiteMorality.
** GreyAndGrayMorality.

* '''Defied''': The heroes don't want their world to they are NotSoDifferent to the villains, so they [[TheFettered follow a strict moral code and avoid breaking it at all costs.]]

** The heroes may be good, but they are often [[GoodIsNotNice rude, abusive, and unforgiving.]] The villains are not just as cruel as the heroes, but worse.

** The heroes have experienced many unfortunate events in their personal lives which have caused them to behave very badly.

** The good guys are [[SirSwearsALot foul-mouthed]], [[LovableSexManiac sex driven]], [[TheAlcoholic alcoholic]] [[PoliticallyIncorrectHero bigots]] while the bad guys are the same way, only worse.

* '''Defied''': The heroes [[TheFettered follow a strict moral code and avoid breaking it at all costs.]]

* '''Deconstructed''': The heroes defeated the villains, but this didn't stop them from [[UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans keeping humanity in line through their harsh and strict laws]]. Because of this, the citizens feel they would rather have been killed by the villains than to be oppressed by these "good guys".

* '''Exaggerated''': {{ALighterShadeOfBlack}}

* '''Exaggerated''': The heroes are just as, [[ALighterShadeOfBlack if not more]], {{blood|Knight}}thirsty and [[SociopathicHero sadistic]] as the villains, who cross the MoralEventHorizon 24/7. In short, they're {{Unscrupulous Hero}}es.

* '''Straight''': The heroes are {{pragmatic|Hero}}, [[KnightTemplar zealous]], [[PayEvilUntoEvil vindictive]], [[KnightInSourArmor cynical]], and [[{{Jerkass}} unlikable]]. Still, you [[NotSoSimilar can't compare them]] with the [[TheSociopath sociopathic]], [[CompleteMonster irredeemable villains]].

* '''Straight''': The heroes are {{pragmatic|Hero}}, [[KnightTemplar zealous]], [[PayEvilUntoEvil vindictive]], [[KnightInSourArmor cynical]], and [[{{Jerkass}} unlikable]]. Still, it's [[NotSoSimilar hard comparing them]] with the [[TheSociopath sociopathic]], [[CompleteMonster irredeemable villains]].

* '''Straight''': The heroes are {{pragmatic|Hero}}, [[KnightTemplar zealous]], [[PayEvilUntoEvil vindictive]], [[KnightInSourArmor cynical]], and [[{{Jerkass}} unsympathetic]], but they are nothing compared to {{the sociopath}}ic, [[CompleteMonster irredeemable villains]].

'''Basic Trope''': One side is morally ambiguous while the other side is clearly evil.

* '''Double Subverted''': ... They eventually suffered a bad case of AesopAmnesia but they're still not as bad as the villains.

* '''Zig Zagged''': ???

* '''Inverted''': WhiteAndGreyMorality.