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** Alternatively: John joined the military because he had heard through his whole life that his nation is fighting for a better world for its people, but as he experiences the war firsthand, he realizes that it was all just propaganda, excuses and/or lies played by a greedy and corrupt system in order to hide its true agenda from the people, that is to take control over the world and its resources, human lives be damned. When he figures it out, John feels that he and his fellow soldiers have been duped and that his nation has sold out its ideals it claims to struggle for. He still fights for it because he don't want to face charges of desertion and treason, and also even if it all was a lie, he's still respected by his countrymen back home for his military service.

* '''Exaggerated''': John continues to serve in Country X's military after its corrupt government has [[KillEmAll slaughtered everyone else in the world]].

* '''Double Subverted''': ...then John's country passes a conscription act, forcing him to serve in the military.

* '''Enforced''': The writers and producers of this film are [[WarIsHell staunchly anti-military]] and trying to show how John's twisted sense of duty solves nothing.

%%* '''Plotted A Good Waste''': ???
%%* '''Played For Drama''': ???

* '''Downplayed''': John belongs to the political party that's out of office, but serves in his country's military anyway.

** John wholeheartedly supports his government's abhorrent actions, [[RapePillageAndBurn and may even enjoy carrying them out]].
** Alternatively, John is a raging activist against his government's policies and publicly states that [[CulturalCringe he hates his country]].

** John [[DefectorFromDecadence changes sides for moral reasons]].

* '''Zig Zagged''': John is fighting an internal struggle between his duty for Country X and his abhorrence towards their policies and actions. He goes back and forth trying to decide whether he will continue fighting or finally give it all up.

** John is loyal to his country, but still chooses to do what's right.
* '''Enforced''': The writers and producers of this film are staunchly anti-military and trying to show how John's twisted sense of duty solves nothing.

* '''Defied''': John is a soldier, but can't stand to watch his country's actions, so he decides to quit the military and immigrate.

** Or, John dislikes his government's policies but remains in the military, deciding that the best way he can change the system is by working his way up to a high position and reforming it from within once his words begin to hold weight.

* '''Inverted''':

** Alternatively, John is a raging activist against his government's policies and publicly states that he hates his country.

** John [[DefectorFromDecadence changes sides for moral reasons.]]

* '''Averted''':

* '''Enforced''': The writers and producers of this film are heavily anti-military and trying to show how John's twisted sense of duty solves nothing.
* '''Lampshaded''': "John would do anything for his country, even if that "anything" isn't exactly moral."

* '''Exploited''': ???
* '''Defied''': John is a soldier that can't stand to watch his country's actions, so he decides to quit the military and immigrate somewhere else.

* '''Deconstructed''':

** Alternatively: John joined the military because he had heard through his whole life that his nation is fighting for a better world for its people, but as he experiences the war in first hand, he realizes that it all were just propaganda, excuses and/or lies played by a greedy and corrupt system in order to hide its true agenda from the people, that is to take control over the world and its resources, human lives be damned. When he figures it out, John feels that he and his fellow soldiers have been duped and that his nation has sold out its ideals it claims to struggle for. He still fights for it because he don't want to face charges of desertion and treason, and also even if it all was a lie, he's still respected by his countrymen back home for his military service.
* '''Reconstructed''':

** Or, John dislikes his government's policies but remains in the military, deciding that the best way he can change the system is from within it.

%%* '''Played For Laughs''': ???

** John is [[GeneralRipper a brutal general]] who repeatedly and openly goes against his government's benevolent policies. However, because of his exemplary track record for scoring victories against impossible odds, and because the country is on the brink of defeat, [[TokenEvilTeammate they have no choice but to tolerate him]].

* '''Downplayed''': ???

* '''Inverted''': John wholeheartedly supports his government's abhorrent actions, [[RapePillageAndBurn and may even enjoy carrying them out]].

* '''Parodied''': John remains a noble servant of his people, even after his government orders its military to visit another country and eat all their pie.
* '''Deconstructed''': John remains a soldier of Country X and ultimately must obey orders given to exterminate his own family and friends. John cannot live with himself after this, and takes his own life.
** Alternatively: John joined the military because he had heard through his whole life that his nation is fighting for a better world for its people, but as he experiences the war in first hand, he realizes that it all were just propaganda, excuses and/or lies played by a greedy and corrupt system in order to hide its true agenda from the people, that is to take control over the world and its resources, human lives be damned. When he figures it out, John feels that he and his fellow soldiers have been duped and that his nation has sold out its ideals it claims to struggle for. He still fights for it because he don't want to face charges of desertion and treason, and also even if it all was a lie, he's still respected by his countrymen back home for his military survice.
* '''Reconstructed''': John never doubts himself, even when ordered to exterminate everyone he loves. He is '''that''' loyal.
** Or, John dislikes his goverment's policies but remains in the military, deciding that the best way he can change the system is from within it.

* '''Averted''': John never mentions his political feelings toward his country.

* '''Defied''': John is a soldier that can't stand to watch his country's actions, so he decides to quit the military and immigrate somewhere else.

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** Alternatively: John joined the military because he had heard through his whole life that his nation is fighting for a better world for its people, but as he experiences the war in first hand, he realizes that it all were just propaganda, excuses and/or lies played by a greedy and corrupt system in order to hide its true agenda from the people, that is to take control over the world and its resources, human lives be damned. When he figures it out, John feels that he and his fellow soldiers have been duped and that his nation has sold out its ideals it claims to struggle for. He still fights for it because he don't want to face charges of desertion and treason, and also even if it all was a lie, he's respected by his countrymen back home for his military survice.

** Alternatively: John joined the military because he had heard through his whole life that his nation is fighting for a better world for its people, but as he experiences the war in first hand, he realizes that it all were just propaganda, excuses and/or lies played by a greedy and corrupt system in order to hide its true agenda from the people, that is to take control over the world and its resources, human lifes be damned. When he figures it out, John feels that he and his fellow men have been duped and that his nation has sold out its ideals it claims to struggle for.

Basic Trope: A character doesn't like the policies of their nation's government, but fights for it anyway.

* '''Justified''': John escaped from a horrible existence in Country Z, so he is grateful to his adopted country where he isn't starving to death.
* '''Inverted''':
** John wholeheartedly supports his government's abhorrent actions, [[RapePillageAndBurn and may even enjoy carrying them out]].

* '''Subverted''': At first John seems content to serve his people while disliking his government, until he finally quits the military and becomes an activist against his government's actions.

* '''Discussed''': "John don't like what the government is doing. I asked him why he doesn't just quit the military, but he says he doesn't fight for the government, but his country."

* '''Parodied''': John remains a noble servant of his people, even after his government orders its miitary to visit another country and eat all their pie.
* '''Deconstructed''': John remains a soldier of Country X and ultimately must obeys given to exterminate his own family and friends. John cannot live with himself after this, and takes his own life.

* '''Lampshaded''': "John would do anything for his country, even if that "anything" isn't exactly moral"
* '''Invoked''': John is a soldier that can't stand to watch his country invade all it's neighbors and slaughter their people, but signs up for more action because it's the only thing he knows how to do.

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* '''Inverted''': John wholeheartedly supports his government's abhorrent actions, [[RapePillageAndBurn and may even enjoy carrying them out]].

** ALternatively, John is a raging activist against his government's policies and publicly states that he hates his country.

* '''Double Subverted''': ... Then John's country passes a conscription act, forcing him to serve in the military.

* '''Deconstructed''': ???
* '''Reconstructed''': ???
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???

* '''Defied''': John is a soldier that can't stand to watch his country's actions, so he decides to military and immigrate somewhere else.

* '''Enforced''': ???
* '''Lampshaded''': ???
* '''Invoked''': "We don't have to like what our government does to fight for our people."
* '''Defied''': "Don't you dare give me that excuse that you're just fighting for your people!"

Basic Trope: A character remains loyal to their country regardless of its politics or actions, no matter how contrary
* '''Straight''': John remains a proud citizen and supporter of Country X, even though Country X is currently waging genocide against Country Y
* '''Exaggerated''': John has painted his entire house, inside and out, with the official state colors of Country X and repeatedly loops the national anthem from booming loudspeakers outside his out 24/7
** Alternatively, John continues to adore Country X after it's corrupt government has eliminated his job, raised taxes to 5 times their original level, and just passed a law making happiness illegal
* '''Justified''': John escaped from a horrible existence in Country Z, so he is grateful to his adopted country where he isn't starving to death
* '''Inverted''': John hates everything his country does, even when they passed National Pet a Kitten Day
* '''Subverted''': John appears to support Country X when they begin to start multiple wars across the globe, but realizes the error of his ways and begins to foster negative attitudes
* '''Double Subverted''': The negative attitudes cause him to immigrate to Country Y and become an even more zealous patriot
* '''Parodied''': His pride of his country makes him more politically active than the actual politicians.
* '''Deconstructed''': John's hardline political leanings toward Country X cause his wife to leave him, his friends to abandon him, and get him on the national security threat list
* '''Reconstructed''': John's hardline politics are just right for service in the national armed services, where he quickly climbs the ranks
* '''Zig Zagged''': John is originally very negative towards his country, then is inspired by his country's kind acts to other countries around the globe, thus becoming a die-hard patriot. However, he soon realizes that all the charity is a farce and reverts back to his original pessimism.
* '''Averted''': John never mentions his political feelings toward his country
* '''Enforced''': This movie is being shown on {{Fox}}
* '''Lampshaded''': "John, I know you bleed (insert national colors here), but don't you think you're getting a little carried away?"
* '''Invoked''': "God Bless Country X!"
* '''Defied''': "I hate this damn country"
* '''Discussed''': "John's radical devotion to Country X is a little frightening..."
* '''Conversed''': "Does John realize that Country X isn't the only country on Earth?"

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* '''Parodied''': ???