1 | ->''"Life without idealism is empty indeed. We just hope or starve to death."'' |
2 | -->-- '''Creator/PearlSBuck''' |
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4 | A character who genuinely believes that their world is AWorldHalfFull; that HumansAreGood, or at least that RousseauWasRight and a person who will tell you that if you think it's wrong to hope that [[Anime/PuellaMagiMadokaMagica you're wrong every time]]. They will take ideals that others have for the future and [[EarnYourHappyEnding will do everything they can to take them to fruition]], [[{{KnightTemplar}} sometimes going too far]]. |
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6 | If you begin to [[{{Deconstruction}} deconstruct]] their idea, they will immediately begin to [[{{Reconstruction}} reconstruct it.]] This character will take their (perceived) CrapsackWorld, and keep moving forward. |
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8 | The way that an idealist can do this even in the face of adversity and certain death is by focusing primarily on non-material things. Of particular note are the famous/infamous trio of [[ThePowerOfTrust faith]], [[HopeSpringsEternal hope]] and [[ThePowerOfLove love]]. Though having any religious grounds for their worldview can usually explain an idealistic perspective, and can be played both positively and negatively. |
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10 | In fiction, (and perhaps as an instance of TruthInTelevision) idealists are often seen in the role of the main character- usually TheHero- for their tendency to act from internal motivation. However, they can take other forms if idealism is being [[WideEyedIdealist heavily criticized]] by more cynical writers, or played as [[KnightTemplar the villain]]. A big draw of putting them in a main position being: "No [[{{Revenge}} revenge plot]] necessary!" They motivate themselves. |
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12 | This character is likely to show up in any work. However, they can exist in a SugarBowl, where they are always right, or in a CrapsackWorld, where [[WideEyedIdealist they exist]] [[BreakTheCutie usually to be proven wrong (and often brutally killed for drama)]]. |
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14 | The polar opposite of TheCynic. See also IdealismTropes, and the SlidingScaleOfIdealismVersusCynicism. |
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16 | !!{{Sub Trope}}s: |
17 | [[index]] |
18 | * TheHero |
19 | ** AllLovingHero: A hero that is loving and forgiving to all. |
20 | ** TheCape: A hero that is noble and heroic. |
21 | ** IdealHero: A hero with attributes that we should all aspire to have. |
22 | ** KnightInShiningArmor: A hero guided by justice and honor. |
23 | ** KnightInSourArmor: A hero that has grown cynical but still holds onto their idealism. |
24 | * TheIngenue: A very sweet, innocent, and optimistic girl. |
25 | * KnightTemplar: [[PlayingWithATrope plays with]] the SuperTrope: |
26 | ** TheCynic by perceiving a CrapsackWorld; idealistic of [[HolierThanThou own personal ideals]] as if '''''the''''' answer to "fix a broke world" |
27 | * TheMcCoy: The caring and emotional member of a team who makes decisions based on their morality. |
28 | * NaiveEverygirl: A young, relatable girl who looks at the world through a romantic lens. |
29 | * PluckyGirl: A brave and optimistic heroine. |
30 | * ThePollyanna: A character who remains steadfast in their optimism and kindness. |
31 | * TookALevelInIdealism: A pessimist becomes more caring and hopeful. |
32 | * WideEyedIdealist: An idealist in a CrapsackWorld, often naive and doomed to suffer or worse. |
33 | [[/index]] |
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35 | This is a SuperTrope, so examples should go to the relevant sub-pages if possible. |
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