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BabClayton
Since: Apr, 2016
14th Aug, 2021 01:30:14 PM
I think is would be Alice Lampshading the Psychological Projection trope.
The Playing With section for Psychological Projection even has this listed under Lampshaded.
"Don't you realize that you're describing yourself?".
So, like I post, this is likely an example of a Lampshaded trope.
Does this help?
Bob accuses Alice of something (as with Abomination Accusation Attack). Alice counters that Bob obviously suffers from Psychological Projection and ascribes his own immoral urges on other people. Usually in conjunction with Straw Character (on Bob's part).
Bob: Look, there goes Alice the arsonist, plotting to burn people's houses for the insurance money!
Alice: Bob, what have I told you about accusing me of what you want to do yourself?
Bob: I don't- How dare y- I-
-Bob: You homosexuals will burn in hell!
Alice: Has the Devil been sending visions of attractive men in your head again, Bob?
Bob: Every night- No! That's not what I meant!
-Bob: Alice is a traitor! I've seen her looking shifty and nervous for no reason! It has to be her!
Alice: Accusing someone of treason is what a traitor would do to cover his tracks.
Bob: You DARE accuse me! Arrest her! Shoot her! DO SOMETHING!
Edited by Chabal2