'''Basic Trope''': Lost characters are rescued by a tribe that knows the area better.
* '''Straight''': AliceAndBob are lost in the desert. They are found by a sheikh, who takes them back to his tent and gives them food and water.
* '''Exaggerated''': AliceAndBob become honorary members of the sheikh's tribe.
* '''Downplayed''': A couple of tribesmen drop off a map and a couple canteens of water as they pass by.
* '''Justified''': The tribe has a strong cultural sense of SacredHospitality.
* '''Inverted''':
** The Bedouin tribe got lost, and AliceAndBob take care of them, despite being just passers-by who don't know the area.
** The Bedouin is visiting the city and doesn't know anything about it. Alice and Bob live there and rescue them.
** The Bedouin are suffering in spite of their knowledge of the area. AliceAndBob save them when passing through.
* '''Subverted''':
** AliceAndBob are ignored by the sheikh.
** AliceAndBob end up getting hurt or killed by going off with a stranger.
** AliceAndBob end up not needing help after all and get back on their way.
** The "rescue group" are actually SalvagePirates.
* '''Double Subverted''':
** Or so they think; he actually just went back to camp to get help for them.
** The "rescue group" are actually SalvagePirates... [[EvenEvilHasStandards who steal their non-essential valuables, but take them prisoner and throw Alice and Bob off just outside the nearest city]].
* '''Parodied''':
** They really just want Alice to be part of the sheikh's harem.
** AliceAndBob become moochers who [[TheThingThatWouldNotLeave won't leave]] (and won't do anything to earn their keep), much to the ire of the Bedouins.
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???
* '''Averted''': AliceAndBob don't get lost.
* '''Enforced''': "Since AliceAndBob obviously would;t know their way around the desert, we'll have a group of natives show up to give them a hand."
* '''Lampshaded''': "Hey, look! A guy on a camel! Maybe he can help us!"
* '''Invoked''': AliceAndBob get lost in a remote and unfamiliar area.
* '''Exploited''': AliceandBob purposefully go exploring in an area known for friendly and hospitable natives, knowing that if they do get lost they can expect people to help them.
* '''Defied''': AliceAndBob use a GPS and carry enough supplies (and a guide) with them, so they won't get lost or stranded.
* '''Discussed''': ???
* '''Conversed''': ???
* '''Deconstructed''': May involve StrangerDanger for either AliceAndBob or the tribe.
* '''Reconstructed''': AliceAndBob are respectful of the tribe, and grateful for their assistance. The tribe is very kind to AliceAndBob, and helps them to get on their way.
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