History PlayingWith / ClassicalAntiHero

* '''Subverted''': ???

** Alternatively, Alice is TheAtoner who, after having so much guilt and remorse, wants to change so badly, but is also painfully aware that there are people who may not forgive her past transgressions, which is why she's not confident when trying to redeem herself.

** Alternatively: It’s ''the villain'' who has to overcome their flaws in order to achieve their EvilPlan.

* '''Subverted''': Alice has an air of healthy self-confidence.
* '''Double Subverted''': Her air of self-confidence is just an act and she is pretty insecure underneath her facade.

* '''Exaggerated''': Alice has a long list of crippling neurosis and can't even get out of bed in the morning, but must defeat an EvilOverlord.

** ByronicHero

* '''Justified''': Alice grew up with AbusiveParents and has a reason for her lack of confidence.

* '''Double Subverted''': her air of self-confidence is just an act and she is pretty insecure underneath her facade.
* '''Parodied''': Alice whines about her social problems to the point where the BigBad leaves on his own because she just can't stand to hear anymore.

** CowardlyLion.
** HeroicSelfDeprecation.
** IJustWanttoBeNormal.

** Cowardly Lion.
** Heroic Self-Deprecation.
** I Just Want to be Normal.

* '''Downplayed''': * Cowardly Lion
* Heroic Self-Deprecation.
* I Just Want to be Normal.

* '''Downplayed''': GoodIsNotSoft

* '''Downplayed''':
** Alice is a little bit shy when she first meets someone but otherwise has everything together.
** ByronicHero.

'''Basic Trope''': A character who suffers from flaws and hindrances, whose story tends to be as much about overcoming his/her own weaknesses as about conquering the enemy.
* '''Straight''': Bob has a lack of confidence in his abilities and must overcome his own doubts in order to defeat the BigBad.
* '''Exaggerated''': Bob has a long list of crippling neurosis and can't even get out of bed in the morning, but must defeat an EvilOverlord.

** Bob is a little bit shy when he first meets someone but otherwise has everything together.

* '''Justified''': Bob grew up with AbusiveParents and has a FreudianExcuse for his lack of confidence.

* '''Subverted''': Bob has an air of healthy self-confidence.
* '''Double Subverted''': His air of self-confidence is just an act and he is pretty insecure underneath his facade.
* '''Parodied''': Bob whines about his social problems to the point where the BigBad leaves on his own because he just can't stand to hear anymore.
* '''Zig Zagged''': Bob overcomes his doubts when he gets a new girlfriend. She dumps him, however, so he reverts back to having a self-esteem issue, only to realize his brief stint with self-confidence was due to a renewed sex life. He then goes out and turns into TheCasanova, but soon realizes this shallow lifestyle made him feel even worse. He finally figures out he had self-confidence in him all along and vows to be more positive in life.
* '''Averted''': Bob has no major problems.

* '''Exploited''': Emperor Evulz knows Bob is the one prophecized to eventually defeat him so he sets off to make his life miserable in hopes Bob will never have the drive to realize his destiny and defeat him.
* '''Defied''': Bob is ThePollyanna and doesn't let his problems get him down.
* '''Discussed''': "Bob has it rough, but it makes him more endearing somehow."
* '''Conversed''': "I like this character. He's going through the same problems as me."
* '''Deconstructed''': A rare optimistic deconstruction - Bob realizes that with his powers, he shouldn't have to worry about not getting a date, bullying, money issues, or anything else and uses them to solve his problems.
* '''Reconstructed''': And an even rarer cynical reconstruction - He ends up abusing his power and acting like a total JerkAss, which alienates the few people who cared about him. This, of course, just adds to his problems.
* '''Played For Laughs''': Bob saves the world, then has a "Why me?" expression when he can't get a date.
* '''Played For Drama''': Bob dealing with his personal problems show his determination in the face of adversity.

** ByronicHero

** IdealHero
** TheAce
** InvincibleHero

Back to ClassicalAntiHero

* '''Downplayed''': Bob is a little bit shy when he first meets someone but otherwise has everything together.

* '''Implied''': "Y'know, even heroes have problems."
* '''Deconstructed''':
** A rare optimistic deconstruction: Bob realizes that with his powers, he shouldn't have to worry about not getting a date, bullying, money issues, or anything else and uses them to solve his problems.
* '''Reconstructed''':
** And an even rarer cynical reconstruction: He ends up abusing his power and acting like a total JerkAss, which alienates the few people who cared about him. This, of course, just adds to his problems.

%%* '''Plotted A Good Waste''': ???

* '''Deconstructed''': Bob realizes that with his powers, he shouldn't have to worry about not getting a date, bullying, money issues, or anything else and uses them to solve his problems.
* '''Reconstructed''': He ends up abusing his power and acting like a total JerkAss, which alienates the few people who cared about him. This, of course, just adds to his problems.

* '''Implied''': "Y'know, even heroes have problems."

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* '''Justified''': Bob grew up with AbusiveParents and has a FruedianExcuse for his lack of confidence.

'''Basic Trope''':
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