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* ''Series/DoctorWho'': At the end of [[Recap/DoctorWhoS30E2TheFiresOfPompeii "The Fires of Pompeii"]], Quintus, the son of the family that the Doctor and Donna saved from Pompeii's destruction, has been inspired by his rescue to go to Ancient Roman medical school.

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At the end of [[Recap/DoctorWhoS30E2TheFiresOfPompeii "The Fires of Pompeii"]], Quintus, the son of the family that the Doctor and Donna saved from Pompeii's destruction, has been inspired by his rescue to go to Ancient Roman medical school.school.
** In flashbacks during [[Recap/DoctorWhoS38E7CanYouHearMe "Can You Hear Me?"]] we learn that Yaz became a police officer because one helped her during a dark time several years before, when she had run away from home and was implied to be suicidal.
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* In one episode of ''WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy'', Peter decides to pursue his dream of being a knight, citing an incident where he took acid at Quahog Renaissance Fayre and tried to leap off a building, and the Fayre's resident Black Knight saved his life. Peter later meets the knight again and tries to tell him what an inspiration he is, only to learn that the Knight is actually a {{Jerkass}} when he's out of character.

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* In one episode of ''WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy'', [[Characters/FamilyGuyPeterGriffin Peter Griffin]] decides to pursue his dream of being a knight, citing an incident where he took acid at Quahog Renaissance Fayre and tried to leap off a building, and the Fayre's resident Black Knight saved his life. Peter later meets the knight again and tries to tell him what an inspiration he is, only to learn that the Knight is actually a {{Jerkass}} when he's out of character.



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* Near the beginning of ''Manga/{{Attack on Titan}}'', new recruit Mikasa Ackerman saves a young girl named Louise from a rampaging Titan. When Louise returns later in the series, she is herself a new member of the military, having been inspired by Mikasa’s example. [[spoiler:They would never get to enjoy this reunion, as by the time of Louise’s reintroduction, the two have already found themselves on opposite sides of an all-consuming political conflict. It is implied that Mikasa harbors some regret over saving Louise and allowing her to ultimately contribute to the extremist Jaegerists.]]
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* ''Literature/TheBookOfEve'': Chiara, a famed holy healer, comforted a boy named Tonio when he was at his lowest, grieving his mother's death during the plague years. He was so inspired by her ministry that he joined the priesthood as Brother Abramo.
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* ''Manga/NoLongerAllowedInAnotherWorld'': After Sensei saves Nir from a band of otherworlders, Nir decides to join his party as their amateur swordsman.

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* In ''Film/PacificRim'', protagonist Mako Mori was rescued as a child by Jaeger pilot Stacker Pentecost. As an an adult, she too became a Jaeger pilot.


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* In ''Film/PacificRim'', protagonist Mako Mori was rescued as a child by Jaeger pilot Stacker Pentecost. As an an adult, she too became a Jaeger pilot.
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* A deleted opening for ''WesternAnimation/{{Zootopia}}'' would have shown Judy meeting a police officer who came to help with a cougar child stuck in a tree (who Judy got to come down safely). The police officer told Judy that she did a good job and gave her a police badge sticker (much like the one she would give to Finnick in the finished film). This would inspire Judy to become a cop when she grew up. The scene was removed and ultimately replaced with the school play scene.
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* ''LightNovel/LibraryWar''[='s=] premise has Kasahara being rescued from [[ObstructiveBureaucrat the Betterment Committee]] by an unknown agent of the [[YourTerroristsAreOurFreedomFighters Library Defense Force.]] She was so awestruck by the event, that it inspired her to become just like him and perhaps learn the identity of "her prince". Thus, she becomes [[TheSquadette the first woman]] to ever join their division.

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* ''LightNovel/LibraryWar''[='s=] ''Literature/LibraryWar'''s premise has Kasahara being rescued from [[ObstructiveBureaucrat the Betterment Committee]] by an unknown agent of the [[YourTerroristsAreOurFreedomFighters Library Defense Force.]] Force]]. She was so awestruck by the event, that it inspired her to become just like him and perhaps learn the identity of "her prince". Thus, she becomes [[TheSquadette the first woman]] to ever join their division.
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* Soma Ryumon of ''Series/UltramanDecker'' became a TPU (and later a GUTS-Select) member in order to protect civilains as he was inspired by being saved in his childhood after getting separated from his parents by a TPU soldier from Metsu-Orochi and Hudram 10 years before during the events of ''Series/UltramanTriggerNewGenerationTiga''. [[spoiler:Said TPU soldier would turn out to be his captain throughout the series: Murahoshi.]]
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* Inverted in ''LightNovel/TheCaseFilesOfJewelerRichard''. Seigi rescues Richard from a bunch of drunks, and then takes a job working for ''Richard''.

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* Inverted {{Inverted|Trope}} in ''LightNovel/TheCaseFilesOfJewelerRichard''.''Literature/TheCaseFilesOfJewelerRichard''. Seigi rescues Richard from a bunch of drunks, and then takes a job working for ''Richard''.



* Played darkly in ''Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureGoldenWind''. Giorno's path to becoming a FriendlyNeighborhoodGangster was set when, as a child, he lied to [[AndroclesLion save the life of a gangster.]] In gratitude, the gangster started acting as an impromptu parent in place of his [[AbusiveParents actual parents.]] This inspired Giorno's goal in life: taking over the Mafia and reworking it to protect the people.

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* Played darkly in ''Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureGoldenWind''. Giorno's path to becoming a FriendlyNeighborhoodGangster {{Neighbourhood Friendly Gangster|s}} was set when, as a child, he lied to [[AndroclesLion save the life of a gangster.]] gangster]]. In gratitude, the gangster started acting as an impromptu parent in place of his [[AbusiveParents actual parents.]] parents]]. This inspired Giorno's goal in life: taking over the Mafia and reworking it to protect the people.
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* ''Series/TheImperfects'': Several of the characters have a rare genetic condition for which the only existing treatment was developed by a geneticist, Alex Sarkov. Abbi, one of the leads, is now studying genetics because she was inspired by Sarkov.
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* After being saved from drowning by a mysterious prince, Utena of ''Anime/RevolutionaryGirlUtena'' attempts to pursue the "career" of ''prince'', although she seems to be interpreting "prince" as "gentlemanly KnightInShiningArmor". [[spoiler:[[BrokenPedestal Unfortunately for her]], her original prince would rather she StayInTheKitchen.]]

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* After being saved from drowning by a mysterious prince, Utena of ''Anime/RevolutionaryGirlUtena'' attempts to pursue the "career" of ''prince'', although she seems to be interpreting "prince" as "gentlemanly KnightInShiningArmor". [[spoiler:[[BrokenPedestal Unfortunately for her]], Utena]], her original prince would rather insists she StayInTheKitchen.]]
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* After being saved from drowning by a mysterious prince, Utena of ''Anime/RevolutionaryGirlUtena'' attempts to pursue the "career" of ''prince'', although she seems to be interpreting "prince" as "gentlemanly KnightInShiningArmor".

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* After being saved from drowning by a mysterious prince, Utena of ''Anime/RevolutionaryGirlUtena'' attempts to pursue the "career" of ''prince'', although she seems to be interpreting "prince" as "gentlemanly KnightInShiningArmor". [[spoiler:[[BrokenPedestal Unfortunately for her]], her original prince would rather she StayInTheKitchen.]]
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* In ''Anime/TigerAndBunny'', Kotetsu Kaburagi was a hostage in a bank robbery before being rescued by Mr. Legend. Not only that, Mr. Legend also helped Kotetsu realize that his powers weren't a burden and was instead a gift. This made Kotetsu decide to be a superhero just like Mr. Legend. Unfortunately, Kotetsu learns that [[spoiler:Mr. Legend was staging his crime after losing his powers]].

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* In ''Anime/TigerAndBunny'', a young Kotetsu Kaburagi was a hostage in a bank robbery before being rescued by Mr. Legend. Not only that, Mr. Legend also helped Kotetsu realize that his powers weren't a burden and was instead a gift. This made Kotetsu decide to be a superhero just like Mr. Legend. Unfortunately, Kotetsu learns that [[spoiler:Mr. Legend was staging his crime after losing his powers]].
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* Played darkly in ''Manga/JojosBizarreAdventureVentoAureo''. Giorno's path to becoming a FriendlyNeighborhoodGangster was set when, as a child, he lied to [[AndroclesLion save the life of a gangster.]] In gratitude, the gangster started acting as an impromptu parent in place of his [[AbusiveParents actual parents.]] This inspired Giorno's goal in life: taking over the Mafia and reworking it to protect the people.

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* Played darkly in ''Manga/JojosBizarreAdventureVentoAureo''.''Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureGoldenWind''. Giorno's path to becoming a FriendlyNeighborhoodGangster was set when, as a child, he lied to [[AndroclesLion save the life of a gangster.]] In gratitude, the gangster started acting as an impromptu parent in place of his [[AbusiveParents actual parents.]] This inspired Giorno's goal in life: taking over the Mafia and reworking it to protect the people.

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