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Scorpion451
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27th Jan, 2016 11:48:20 AM
That would be Heel–Face Turn and Redemption Equals Death. If they manage to survive, its Redemption Earns Life.
Edited by Scorpion451
eroock
Since: Sep, 2012
27th Jan, 2016 05:02:18 PM
Also see Mook–Face Turn.
Is there a trope (or perhaps a sub trope of Heroic sacrifice) for when a side character. ( perhaps a minion, or dragon) helps the hero in either escaping, or achieving their mission. Knowing full well that their punishment will be A Fate Worse Than Death ?