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Author: eowynjedi

Jun 28th 2013 at 8:43:10 PM

Literature:
* The eponymous protagonist of the ''Literature/HoratioHornblower'' books absolutely cannot let himself be happy. He considers the loyalty and affection his men have for him as bad judgment and ruthlessly criticizes himself for every mistake made in his successful ventures as well as his "cowardice" (i.e. being afraid of death despite never actually hiding from danger). Although this doesn't hinder his successful career, his powerful self-loathing keeps him miserable throughout it.

Video Games:
* ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyIV'': Kain Highwind blames himself for being [[BrainwashedAndCrazy possessed]] by the BigBad, feeling that he wouldn't have been susceptible if he hadn't already been both [[AllLoveIsUnrequited resentful and guiltridden]] over Cecil and Rosa's relationship. He openly encourages his friends to kill him if he's possessed again and [[spoiler:sequesters himself on Mount Ordeals in the end as he considers himself unworthy to join their celebrations. He does make peace with himself later... seventeen years later]].