| 1 | ->''"Man is born a predestined idealist, for he is born to act. To act is to affirm the worth of an end, and to persist in affirming the worth of an end is to make an ideal."'' |
| 2 | -->-- '''Oliver Wendell Holmes''' |
| 3 | |
| 4 | Tropes that entail living up to an ideal. A few clues as to which end of the SlidingScaleOfIdealismVersusCynicism you are -- or the characters think they are. It should be noted that some of these tropes can [[Administrivia/TropesAreFlexible also qualify as]] CynicismTropes and vice-versa, depending on the context of the story and the ideals involved. |
| 5 | |
| 6 | Contrast CynicismTropes. See also HopeIndex and KnightInShiningTropes. |
| 7 | |
| 8 | ---- |
| 9 | !!These tropes will change your life for the better! |
| 10 | [[index]] |
| 11 | [floatboxright: |
| 12 | '''Categories:''' |
| 13 | + AdmirationTropes |
| 14 | + AnAesop |
| 15 | + BraveryTropes |
| 16 | + ComplimentTropes |
| 17 | + DignityTropes |
| 18 | + AForgivingIndex |
| 19 | + FriendshipTropes |
| 20 | + GoodnessTropes |
| 21 | + GratitudeTropes |
| 22 | + HappinessTropes |
| 23 | + HeelFaceIndex |
| 24 | + HeroTropes |
| 25 | + HopeIndex |
| 26 | + HumilityTropes |
| 27 | + IndexToTheRescue |
| 28 | + IndexWithAHeartOfGold |
| 29 | + IntelligenceTropes |
| 30 | + KnightInShiningTropes |
| 31 | + LoveTropes |
| 32 | + LoyaltyTropes |
| 33 | + MasterOfTheIndex |
| 34 | + MaturityTropes |
| 35 | + PeaceTropes |
| 36 | + APoliteIndex |
| 37 | + PositiveStereotypeTropes |
| 38 | + ProtectiveTropes |
| 39 | + ReconciliationTropes |
| 40 | + SelflessnessTropes |
| 41 | + SugarWiki/SugarWiki |
| 42 | + TheseTropesShouldHelp |
| 43 | + TropesOfInnocence |
| 44 | ] |
| 45 | * ActualPacifist: They refuse to hurt anyone during a conflict. |
| 46 | * AdoptTheDog: A morally neutral character teeters to the good side after a kindly act. |
| 47 | * AffablyEvil: Villainy is not about cruelty and darkness, despite being an evildoer. |
| 48 | ** NobleDemon: And on the top of that, {{even evil|Has standards}} can be [[CodeOfHonor honorable]]. |
| 49 | * TheAllAmericanBoy: The stereotypical innocent, jolly boy archetype that was abundant in 20th century American media. |
| 50 | * AllLovingHero: The hero whose love and compassion is unlimited. |
| 51 | * AlwaysLawfulGood: A race is wholly benevolent by nature. |
| 52 | * UsefulNotes/TheAmericanDream: Flavor 1, the idealistic version of the trope. |
| 53 | * AmicableExes: Just because the couple is divorced doesn't mean that they can't be civil, especially if there are kids involved. |
| 54 | * AndroclesLion: [[BecauseYouWereNiceToMe Helping someone out will motivate them to do good and helpful things]]. |
| 55 | * AndroidsArePeopleToo: You shouldn't be denied human rights just because someone ''constructed'' you. |
| 56 | * AngstWhatAngst: You had experienced a horrible tragedy, but you're still smiling. |
| 57 | * AntiAntichrist: Despite being the child of {{Satan}} or some other SatanicArchetype, [[ScrewDestiny you choose]] to use your powers for the good of others rather than commit evil. |
| 58 | * AntiEscapismAesop: The real world is a lot better than fiction. |
| 59 | * TheAntiNihilist: Life is meaningless, but let’s just be kind to each other. |
| 60 | * AntiVillain: Villains are not always pure evil; they're also humans with redeeming qualities, even if they're antagonistic. Could be a Cynical trope depending on how it's handled. |
| 61 | * TheApocalypseBringsOutTheBestInPeople: A major world crisis can change people for the better. |
| 62 | * ApocalypseNot: A devastated world recovers and becomes AWorldHalfFull as people rebuild. |
| 63 | * AscendedDemon: A devil [[HeelFaceTurn goes good]] and becomes an angel. |
| 64 | * AsLongAsThereIsOneMan: When TheHero is defeated by the villain, there will always be one person to step in to take them on. |
| 65 | * TheAtoner: This character has done wrong in the past, but they recognize their errors and change for the better. |
| 66 | * BabiesEverAfter |
| 67 | * BabiesMakeEverythingBetter: Having a baby can help better a couple's relationship. |
| 68 | * BadassPacifist: Doing awesome things without hurting anyone. |
| 69 | * BadPowersGoodPeople: Dark powers don't always equal to a dark person. |
| 70 | * BeautyEqualsGoodness |
| 71 | * BefriendingTheEnemy: Befriending an antagonistic person will make them change their heart. |
| 72 | * BecauseYouWereNiceToMe |
| 73 | * BeingEvilSucks: Doing evil is a terrible experience, which is why it's often used as a reason for many villains to HeelFaceTurn. |
| 74 | * BenevolentAlienInvasion: Aliens really do come in peace. |
| 75 | * BenevolentBoss: Bosses treat their employees well. |
| 76 | * BeYourself: Accept yourself for who you are. (Can also be a cynicism trope if who the character is isn't good.) |
| 77 | * BigDamnHeroes: Here they come to save the day! |
| 78 | * BigFun: A friendly fat person. |
| 79 | * Bittersweet17 |
| 80 | * BittersweetEnding: If the ending is leaning more of the "sweet" side (i.e. as good guys leaving on a happy note in spite of their loss). |
| 81 | * BlackAndWhiteMorality: The white side. The clear distinction of good and evil. (could be cynical if the bad guy wins.) |
| 82 | * BlitheSpirit |
| 83 | * BornLucky: Characters have extremely good luck. |
| 84 | * BothSidesHaveAPoint: Faction A and Faction B in this conflict have both legitimate arguments whose merits are worth consideration. |
| 85 | * BreakTheHaughty: Arrogant and prideful characters are brought down a peg, often citing a change of their behavior. |
| 86 | * BringHelpBack |
| 87 | * ButNotTooEvil: Shows which tone down the vileness of a villain. |
| 88 | * TheCape: The classical idealistic hero. |
| 89 | * CaptainPatriotic |
| 90 | * TheCardinalVirtues: Prudence, Courage, Temperance, and Justice. |
| 91 | * TheCavalry |
| 92 | * ChangingYourselfForLove |
| 93 | * ChildishVillainMatureHero: Good people are more mature than evildoers. |
| 94 | * ChildrenAreInnocent: Children can do no wrong. |
| 95 | * ChildrenAreSpecial |
| 96 | * ChivalrousPervert: They put love, respect and decency above their desire for sex. |
| 97 | * TheChosenOne |
| 98 | * ChronicHeroSyndrome |
| 99 | * {{Cincinnatus}}: The leader voluntarily renounces power or glory because they feels that they do not need or want it. |
| 100 | * CinderellaPlot |
| 101 | * ClapYourHandsIfYouBelieve: One's beliefs are stronger than one's reality. |
| 102 | * ClonesArePeopleToo: You shouldn't be denied human rights just because you weren't born in a union between man and woman. |
| 103 | * ContagiousHeroism: A good person's goodness rubs off on a bad person, making the bad person better. |
| 104 | * CreateYourOwnHero: The villain's actions lead to the origin story of TheHero. |
| 105 | * CreatingLifeIsAwesome |
| 106 | * CuriosityCausesConversion |
| 107 | * CursedWithAwesome |
| 108 | * CynicIdealistDuo: Where the idealist and the cynic are a duo. |
| 109 | * DareToBeBadass |
| 110 | * DarkIsNotEvil (Proves that the world isn't as scary as you thought, [[RousseauWasRight and that there's some good in everyone]].) |
| 111 | * DeathBeforeDishonor: A character would rather commit suicide rather than commit an immoral act. |
| 112 | * DefeatMeansFriendship: Defeating your enemy will turn them into your friend. |
| 113 | * DefeatMeansRespect: The hero defeats the villain and earns the latter's respect. |
| 114 | * DefectorFromDecadence: A character leaves their faction due to an inability to tolerate the actions of their former comrades. |
| 115 | * DefusingTheTykeBomb: Even someone who's been [[TykeBomb raised to be a weapon]] can be redeemed through compassion. |
| 116 | * {{Determinator}}: This character never gives up. |
| 117 | * DeterminedDefeatist: I know I won't make it, but I gotta try anyways. |
| 118 | * DeusExMachina (when used by a hero.) |
| 119 | * DoggedNiceGuy (provided they actually win the affections of the LoveInterest eventually.) |
| 120 | * DoingItForTheArt |
| 121 | * DoNotGoGentle: YourDaysAreNumbered, but never give in to despair. |
| 122 | * DorkKnight |
| 123 | * DyingMomentOfAwesome: When a death is spectacular enough to emit hope. |
| 124 | * DystopiaIsHard |
| 125 | * {{Eagleland}}: "America the Beautiful" types and the mixed version. |
| 126 | * EarnYourHappyEnding: You will go through suffering, but in the end, you will be happy. |
| 127 | * EasilyForgiven: They've made my life a living hell, but I forgive them anyways. |
| 128 | * EnemiesEqualsGreatness: Enemies determine how awesome you are. |
| 129 | * EnemyMine: Two forces normally at odds join forces against a greater enemy. (Note: Can be an Cynicism trope depending on the context.) |
| 130 | * EvenBadMenLoveTheirMamas: Especially if that someone is your mother. |
| 131 | * EvenEvilCanBeLoved: Hell, someone might love you back, and that love can spark a chance for [[LoveRedeems redemption]]. |
| 132 | * EvenEvilHasStandards: There are certain acts of evil that even villains won't commit. |
| 133 | * EveryoneHasStandards: No matter who somebody is, there's still something that's going too far. |
| 134 | * EvenEvilHasLovedOnes: Even if you're a bad guy, that doesn't mean you can't [[PetTheDog love someone]]. |
| 135 | * EverybodyLives: No one by the end of the series will die. |
| 136 | * EvilCannotComprehendGood: Villains can't understand altruism. |
| 137 | * EvilWillFail: Evil, by its very nature, can never win. |
| 138 | * FaceDeathWithDignity |
| 139 | * TheFettered: Limitations are my strength. |
| 140 | * FinancialTestOfFriendship: Your friends love you, not your money. |
| 141 | * FireForgedFriends: Two characters were initially cold to each other. But after fighting together? They're now friends. |
| 142 | * FirstTimeInTheSun |
| 143 | * FollowYourHeart |
| 144 | * {{Forgiveness}}: We mustn't seek revenge. Forgiving others is the best way. |
| 145 | * ForGreatJustice: We should all respect the law and rules. |
| 146 | * ForHappiness: Let's make others happy. |
| 147 | * TheFourLoves: Love is the most important value of all. Everyone needs to love and be loved in return. |
| 148 | * TheFutureWillBeBetter |
| 149 | * GentleGiant: Everything's big about them—especially their heart. |
| 150 | * GentleTouchVsFirmHand (The former: Guiding others by treating them tenderly.) |
| 151 | * GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff: A work or person has a better popular reception abroad than it does in their own country. |
| 152 | * GodIsGood: The creator God is genuinely benevolent. |
| 153 | * GoingDownWithTheShip |
| 154 | * TheGoldenRule: Treat others the way you want to be treated. |
| 155 | * YeGoodeOldeDays |
| 156 | * GoodAllAlong: Someone thought to be evil turns out to be [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Good All Along]]. |
| 157 | * GoodCapitalismEvilCapitalism: The good side: an honest person who works hard and reaps the fruits of their labor. |
| 158 | * GoodFeelsGood: Doing good is the true source of happiness. |
| 159 | * GoodFortuneFromGod: Who says God doesn't love us? |
| 160 | * TheGoodGuysAlwaysWin: Evil will never win, as Good triumphs in the long run. |
| 161 | * GoodIsNotDumb: Good guys are not fools. |
| 162 | * GoodIsNotSoft: Being good is not the same as being weak. |
| 163 | * TheGoodKing: The king rules with kindness and [[ReasonableAuthorityFigure reason]], which is why he is beloved by his subjects. |
| 164 | * GoodParents: Parents who love their children. |
| 165 | * GoodPaysBetter: The path to Good is not only kind and touching, it's far more rewarding than the path of Evil. |
| 166 | * GoodVersusGood: Good guys are in conflict, but there is no evil involved. |
| 167 | * GracefulLoser: A character handles his loss with dignity. |
| 168 | * GrayingMorality: The {{villains}} become less vile and more [[AntiVillain sympathetic]]. This can be a cynicism trope both on the hero’s side AND if it tends toward BlackAndGrayMorality. |
| 169 | * UsefulNotes/GreatAmericanNovel: The literary classic ''Made in the U.S.A.'' that some day some American may be able to write. |
| 170 | * HakunaMatata: When life gets you down, just sing a song. |
| 171 | * HandyHelper: A character helps a disabled character. |
| 172 | * HappilyMarried: These two lovebirds have the type of marriage. |
| 173 | * HappilyEverAfter |
| 174 | * HappilyFailedSuicide: You attempt to kill yourself, but you never pulled it off, and you're happy for it. |
| 175 | * HappinessInMinimumWage: You don't need a high-paying job to be happy. |
| 176 | * HappinessInSlavery: Idealism with ValuesDissonance is still idealism. |
| 177 | * HardWorkFallacy: If they can do it, so can you. Can also be a cynicism trope. |
| 178 | * HealTheCutie |
| 179 | * TheHeart |
| 180 | * HeartIsAnAwesomePower: Even the weakest or smallest abilities can be devastating if used right. You just have to find it! |
| 181 | * HeelFaceTurn: The villain becomes redeemed. |
| 182 | * HellYesMoment |
| 183 | * HeroesFrontierStep: A character commits an action so noble that it proves that they're a hero. |
| 184 | * HeroicBystander: Everyday people will help out the heroes. |
| 185 | * HeroicSacrifice: Choosing to die for a greater cause...or just for somebody important. |
| 186 | * HighSchoolRocks |
| 187 | * HiredHelpAsFamily: Masters consider their servants family or close friends and vice versa. |
| 188 | * HistoricalHeroUpgrade: Making a historical person look better than they actually were. |
| 189 | * HonestCorporateExecutive: Not all businessmen are corrupt. |
| 190 | * HonorAmongThieves |
| 191 | * HonorBeforeReason: Do the right thing, even if it's detrimental to yourself. |
| 192 | * HopeBringer: Hope is a torch and they're the torchbearer. |
| 193 | * HopeSpringsEternal: Even if the villain has the upper hand, there's still hope. |
| 194 | * HumansAreDiplomats |
| 195 | * HumansAreGood |
| 196 | * HumansAreLeaders |
| 197 | * HumansAreSpecial |
| 198 | * HumblePie |
| 199 | * HumiliationConga: A villain or a mean person finally gets their bad consequences. |
| 200 | * IAmNotAGun: I don't have to cause death and destruction. |
| 201 | * IAmWhatIAm: Accepting yourself as who you are. |
| 202 | * ICanLiveWithThat (Type 2): Accepting that the situation isn't as bad as you thought. |
| 203 | * ICantDoThisByMyself: ...And you don't have to. There are people who can help. |
| 204 | * IdealHero: A hero who is everything heroes should be. |
| 205 | * TheIdealist: The one who believes in the good things of the world. |
| 206 | * IdealistVsPragmatist: A person with ideals vs. someone who's willing to do whatever it takes to get results. |
| 207 | * TheIdealistWasRight |
| 208 | * IfYouKillHimYouWillBeJustLikeHim: Never kill a villain lest you wish to go into HeWhoFightsMonsters. |
| 209 | * IfYouTauntHimYouWillBeJustLikeHim: Don't get back at your enemies. |
| 210 | * IWantMyBelovedToBeHappy: Giving up on pursuing a LoveInterest for the sake of their happiness. |
| 211 | * IncorruptiblePurePureness: Hold your ideals and never give in to corruption. |
| 212 | * InnocentMeansNaive: The innocent are unaware of the world's evils. Can also be a cynicism trope, depending on the story's cynicism. |
| 213 | * IronWoobie: This person [[DarkAndTroubledPast has had a shitty life]], but that is not going to keep them down. |
| 214 | * ItNeverGetsAnyEasier: Killing somebody or losing something important never hurts any less no matter how many times it happens. And it never should. |
| 215 | * ItsTheJourneyThatCounts |
| 216 | * JapaneseSpirit |
| 217 | * JerkWithAHeartOfGold: There are redeeming qualities of an unapproachable person. |
| 218 | ** HiddenHeartOfGold: Even if they’re very well hidden. |
| 219 | * JerkassWoobie: This person may be an asshole, but they became this way because they [[TheFourLoves weren't loved by anyone]]. |
| 220 | * JusticeWillPrevail: Confirming the commitment of justice for the good guy. |
| 221 | * KarmaHoudiniWarranty: The KarmaHoudini finally gets their righteous punishment. |
| 222 | * KarmicDeath: Those who commit heinous enough deeds die as a direct result of them. |
| 223 | * KarmicJackpot: The heroes are (generously) rewarded for their good deeds. |
| 224 | * KneelBeforeFrodo |
| 225 | * KnightInShiningArmor: A Romantic idealist. |
| 226 | * KnightInSourArmor: Remains idealistic even with JadeColoredGlasses. |
| 227 | * KnightTemplar: Remains idealistic even if ruthless; also a cynicism trope. |
| 228 | * LaserGuidedKarma: What comes around goes around; good people are rewarded, while bad people are punished. |
| 229 | * LeastIsFirst: A lowest-status character steps forward first, shaming the higher-status ones into supporting a course of action. |
| 230 | * LessonOfTheDaySpeech |
| 231 | * LifeAffirmingAesop: An Aesop about accepting life especially the hard parts of it. |
| 232 | * LifeSavingEncouragement |
| 233 | * LighterAndSofter: Brighten up a dark and gloomy series. |
| 234 | * ALighterShadeOfGrey: Sure, [[GreyAndGrayMorality good and evil are not always distinct]], ''[[{{Reconstruction}} but]]'' [[WhiteAndGreyMorality there are still heroic figures]]. This can also be a cynicism trope depending on the execution. |
| 235 | * LivingForeverIsAwesome: Immortality is great. |
| 236 | * LivingIsMoreThanSurviving: Life shouldn't be about surviving, it's about living it to the fullest. |
| 237 | * LonerTurnedFriend |
| 238 | * LoonWithAHeartOfGold: A bit...out there? Yeah. Kind and generous? Yep. |
| 239 | * LoserFriendPuzzlesOutsiders: "He's not a loser; he's my friend!" |
| 240 | * LoveAtFirstSight: Two characters meet and instantly fall in love. |
| 241 | * LovecraftLite: An EldritchAbomination is taking over the world? Let's show it who's boss, because humans are anything but weak and helpless! |
| 242 | * LoveRedeems: Love can turn you good. |
| 243 | * MachiavelliWasWrong: Ruling by fear doesn't work. |
| 244 | * MartialPacifist: A strong and skilled character who avoids using violence unless it's really necessary. |
| 245 | * MartyrdomCulture: A culture that encourages its followers to die for it. |
| 246 | * MeanCharacterNiceActor: You know all those villains and monsters that you see on movies and TV? It turns out that they are actually kind people in RealLife. It's just their job to act mean...literally. |
| 247 | * MercyRewarded: Showing mercy to your enemies rewards you in the long run. |
| 248 | * MessianicArchetype: A kind and benevolent figure modeled after UsefulNotes/JesusChrist himself. |
| 249 | * MilhollandRelationshipMoment: A character thinks something will ruin their relationship, but it's actually not a big deal. |
| 250 | * MiseryBuildsCharacter: Can be idealistic if one believes suffering has made them stronger or can use this mentality to recover. Can be cynical if one believes that ''only'' people who have suffered have any character or strength, or they abuse this trope to justify their immorality. |
| 251 | * MoralPragmatist |
| 252 | * MusicForCourage |
| 253 | * MyGodWhatHaveIDone: A character feels guilty about their horrible previous actions. |
| 254 | * NeverHurtAnInnocent: Shady characters intentionally spare innocent lives. |
| 255 | * NiceGuy: This character is nice, friendly, and willing to help you. |
| 256 | * NiceToTheWaiter: Good people treat hired help well. |
| 257 | * NoAnimosityInTheAfterlife: We don't need to carry the issues that we had in this life into the next. The afterlife should be peaceful. |
| 258 | * NoHarmRequirement: Do not hurt others. |
| 259 | * NoMoreHoldingBackSpeech |
| 260 | * NoPoverty |
| 261 | * NotSoDifferentRemark: Two characters find out that they're actually [[{{Foil}} more alike]] than they'd previously thought. Can also be a cynicism trope depending on the story. |
| 262 | * NowLetMeCarryYou |
| 263 | * OfferingAHand |
| 264 | * OpposeWhatYouSuffered: A character experiences oppression or injustice and works to ensure that others won't have to suffer that same wrongdoing themselves. |
| 265 | * TheParagon: A heroic individual who inspires others to do good. |
| 266 | * PatrickStewartSpeech: A speech about the high points of humans. |
| 267 | * PayingItForward: I'm helping you because someone else previously helped me. |
| 268 | * PetTheDog: Morally ambiguous characters do an act of kindness. |
| 269 | * PluckyGirl: A brave and optimistic girl. |
| 270 | * ThePollyanna: Keep a positive attitude during times of turmoil. |
| 271 | * PositiveFriendInfluence: A friend who has a positive influence on their other friends. |
| 272 | * ThePowerOfFriendship: Friendship moves mountains! |
| 273 | * ThePowerOfLove: Love conquers all! |
| 274 | * PowerOfTrust: Trust makes you strong! |
| 275 | * ProHumanTranshuman: The [[{{Transhuman}} enhanced hero]] still [[AllLovingHero cares for the well-being of others, augmented or not]]. |
| 276 | * ThePromisedLand (Also a cynicism trope.) |
| 277 | * TheQuarterback |
| 278 | * RagsToRiches |
| 279 | * RayOfHopeEnding: Things might have gone bad for the heroes, but all is not lost. |
| 280 | * ReasonableAuthorityFigure |
| 281 | * RebuiltPedestal: Your heroes aren't perfect, and that's fine. |
| 282 | * {{Reconstruction}}: This trope shown in fiction, [[{{Deconstruction}} while it can be detrimental]], can be good in certain ways. |
| 283 | * TheRedeemer: The one who brings the best in others. |
| 284 | * RedemptionEarnsLife: Earning a second chance by overturning your status as a villain. |
| 285 | * RedemptionPromotion: Turning over a new leaf strengthens the redeemed villain. |
| 286 | * ReluctantRuler |
| 287 | * RepayingForTheOne: Working together to aid one person in need. |
| 288 | * RestoredMyFaithInHumanity: One good human can change your perception of the human race. |
| 289 | * RestrictedRescueOperation: Someone is trying to help despite restrictions. |
| 290 | * RevengeIsSweet: When {{Revenge}} allows the perpetrator to be rightfully punished and the avenger to move on. A cynical trope if revenge morally corrupts or shows the avenger's depravity. |
| 291 | * RightMakesMight: The hero believes that justice will prevail. |
| 292 | * RousingSpeech |
| 293 | * RousseauWasRight: There is goodness in everybody. |
| 294 | * SatanIsGood: The Good God's opposite also happens to be benevolent as well, or at least well-meaning. |
| 295 | * ScienceHero: Since ScienceIsGood, it's especially good when used by heroes. |
| 296 | * ScienceIsGood: Science is a force of good that can save humanity as a whole, [[AvertedTrope not]] [[ScienceIsBad doom it]]. |
| 297 | * ScrewDestiny: I choose it! |
| 298 | * ScrewTheMoneyIHaveRules |
| 299 | * ScrewTheRulesImDoingWhatsRight: A character listens and does what their heart tells them is the morally right thing to do and not what bureaucratic laws tell them to. |
| 300 | * SelflessWish |
| 301 | * SexIsGood |
| 302 | * SheatheYourSword: The only way to win the fight is to not fight. |
| 303 | * SheepInSheepsClothing: There's no need to be suspicious. This is a genuine nice person you see. |
| 304 | * ShutUpHannibal: The villain tries to get to the hero by mocking their idealism. Instead, the hero counters that their idealism is why they're adamant on bringing the villain to justice. |
| 305 | * SillyRabbitCynicismIsForLosers: Cynicism is not the answer to the world's problems. |
| 306 | * SingleWomanSeeksGoodMan: A female character finds a male one attractive because of his kindness, chivalry, or loyalty. |
| 307 | * SmallStepsHero |
| 308 | * TheSoCalledCoward: This person is far braver than people assume. |
| 309 | * SolarPunk |
| 310 | * SoProudOfYou: I really am proud of what you've done! |
| 311 | * SquaringTheLoveTriangle |
| 312 | * Standard50sFather: The old-fashioned, wise, caring father that you expect to see on TV. |
| 313 | * StatusQuoIsGod: Our world is perfect just the way it is. Any changes to this are unnecessary. Can also be an cynicism trope depending on the handling. |
| 314 | * StillBelievesInSanta |
| 315 | * StillWearingTheOldColors |
| 316 | * StoicWoobie: In spite of the pain they endured, they never let their feelings get the best of them. |
| 317 | * SugarBowl: The world is an awesome place to live. |
| 318 | * SurprisinglyHappyEnding |
| 319 | * SugarWiki/SweetExists: The idealist counterpart to the [[DarthWiki.ThisExists Darth Wiki]]. |
| 320 | * TakeAThirdOption: When two options aren't good, there's always a better alternative. |
| 321 | * TakeMyHand |
| 322 | * TalkingDownTheSuicidal: Don't kill yourself. Things will get better. |
| 323 | * TechnicalPacifist: A variation. Spare the enemies unless situation forces you to kill specific ones. |
| 324 | * TelecomTree: Telecommunicating with allies (who spread the word) to help with a situation. |
| 325 | * ThereIsAGod: When a character's belief in a good higher power is affirmed. |
| 326 | * ThinkHappyThoughts |
| 327 | * ThinksLikeARomanceNovel |
| 328 | * ThouShaltNotKill: Never kill anyone. |
| 329 | * ThrowTheDogABone |
| 330 | * TiredOfRunning |
| 331 | * TokenGoodTeammate: Not everyone who fights for an evil cause is evil. |
| 332 | * TookALevelInCheerfulness: You know? I admit that I thought I will be miserable for the rest of my life but you make me genuinely happy!!! |
| 333 | * TookALevelInIdealism |
| 334 | * TookALevelInKindness: See that {{Jerkass}} who picks on people? He made a [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold change of heart]] after [[HeelRealization learning the errors of his ways]]. |
| 335 | * ToWinWithoutFighting: Not all battles need to be won with violence. |
| 336 | * TrueLovesKiss |
| 337 | * TurnTheOtherCheek: Repay evil with kindness. |
| 338 | * TheUnchosenOne: You don't need to be chosen to become a great hero. |
| 339 | * UnusualAnimalAlliance: Animals who would be natural enemies under normal circumstances are able to put their differences aside for the sake of fighting a greater threat. |
| 340 | * {{Utopia}} |
| 341 | * ValuesResonance: Two different generations or cultures agree with a certain {{Aesop}}. |
| 342 | * VelvetRevolution: A peaceful revolution. |
| 343 | * VictoriousLoser |
| 344 | * VideoGameCaringPotential: You think all gamers are self-gratifying sociopaths? Nah. |
| 345 | * VillainousRescue: The villain saves the heroes, ''without'' committing villainous action. |
| 346 | * VindicatedByHistory: A work that was panned in its time becomes more appreciated at another. |
| 347 | * ViolenceIsNotAnOption: You can't punch your way out of this problem. |
| 348 | * WarIsGlorious: War is an exciting adventure where patriotic men can prove their bravery and heroism. |
| 349 | * WartsAndAll: Don't let a great hero's character flaws obscure or discredit the good they did. |
| 350 | * WeHelpTheHelpless: Devoting your time and resources to help the weak, the defenseless, and the unfortunate. |
| 351 | * WellIntentionedExtremist: The well-intentioned side. Idealism gone wrong. |
| 352 | * WeReallyDoCare |
| 353 | * WhenLifeGivesYouLemons |
| 354 | * WhatTheHellHero: TheHero and/or the AntiHero gets reprimanded for their moral failings. Can also be a cynicism trope depending on the handling. |
| 355 | * WhiteAndGreyMorality: There are no pure evil people; just [[AllLovingHero good-hearted heroes]] and sympathetic, [[WellIntentionedExtremist misguided]] {{Anti Villain}}s. |
| 356 | * WideEyedIdealist: The world around them may suck, but it's hopefully not going to stop them. |
| 357 | * WinBackTheCrowd |
| 358 | * AWorldHalfFull: The world sucks, but we can make it better. |
| 359 | * TheWorldIsJustAwesome |
| 360 | * WorthLivingFor: Life, that is. |
| 361 | * WorthyOpponent: Just because someone fights for the side of evil doesn't mean they aren't brave and bold. |
| 362 | * WouldNotShootACivilian: Soldiers never harm civilians. |
| 363 | * WouldNotShootAGoodGuy |
| 364 | * WouldntHitAGirl: A male character refuses to hurt women. |
| 365 | * WouldntHurtAChild: A character refuses to hurt children. |
| 366 | * YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre: You're a good person, and here's why. |
| 367 | * YouAreNotAlone: There are people that truly care about you. |
| 368 | [[/index]] |
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