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* '''Deconstructed''': Ripley's mask is so solid it eventually lets him become a sane person [[BecomingTheMask for real]].
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* '''Downplayed''': Ripley isn't crazy, just a closeted [[{{Cloudcuckoolander}} eccentric]].
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'''Basic Trope''': A [[AxCrazy mentally unstable]] or [[TheSociopath sociopathic]] character hides it well.
* '''Straight''': As far as anyone knows, [[Film/AmericanPsycho Patrick]] [[{{Series/Dexter}} Dexter]] [[Film/TheTalentedMrRipley Ripley]] is [[TheyLookJustLikeEveryoneElse just a regular guy]].
* '''Exaggerated''': Ripley is a [[AffablyEvil superbly charming]] [[AHeroToHisHometown hometown hero]] [[BeneathSuspicion that no one would dream of being a criminal]].
* '''Downplayed''': Ripley isn't crazy, just a closeted [[{{Cloudcuckoolander}} eccentric]].
* '''Justified''': Ripley has [[NervesOfSteel superb self-control]].
* '''Inverted''': Everyone in town [[ObviouslyEvil knows Ripley is bad news]] merely [[EyesNeverLie by the look in his eyes]].
* '''Subverted''': Ripley projects an aura of [[BitchInSheepsClothing "too good to be true"-ness]], and everyone in town [[NeverAcceptedInHisHometown has their suspicions about him]].
* '''Parodied''': Even while in the middle of a [[FreakOut noticeable meltdown]], no one suspects Ripley of any wrongdoing.
* '''Zig Zagged''': Ripley doesn't need a mask of sanity--at first. After coming face to face with the town's [[TownWithADarkSecret hideous past]], [[GoMadFromTheRevelation he goes downhill quickly and terrifyingly]], coming to grips with it by using his prior personality as a coping mechanism.
* '''Averted''': Ripley doesn't have any crazy to hide. [[TheBore Or anything interesting]], for that matter.
* '''Enforced''': If people ever found out about Ripley's [[SerialKiller "hobby"]], they wouldn't be too enthused.
* '''Lampshaded''': In his [[InnerMonologue thoughts]], Ripley frequently notes that he's different from other people [[BlueAndOrangeMorality in a way he can't fully grasp]].
* '''Invoked''': Ripley uses his mask to cope with [[DarkAndTroubledPast childhood trauma]] and avoid the stigma of [[InsaneEqualsViolent being "crazy"]].
* '''Exploited''': A lot of things tend to swing Ripley's way thanks to his [[ManipulativeBastard "special way with people"]].
* '''Defied''': Ripley is so noticeably insane he's taken into care at the earliest opportunity.
* '''Discussed''': The exact details of Ripley's "mask" are explored, with emphasis placed on the visual aspects of his condition.
* '''Conversed''': Ripley talks with a therapist regularly about the persona he puts on for others.
* '''Implied''': Ripley has a [[CharacterTic visible tell]] that shows up when he's under strain.
* '''Deconstructed''': Ripley's mask is so solid it eventually lets him become a sane person [[BecomingTheMask for real]].
** In a place where [[GoAmongMadPeople sanity is]] [[WorldGoneMad relative]], Ripley doesn't know if his mask helps or hinders him.
** Ripley's mask isn't airtight, and pretty soon [[SanityHasAdvantages his urges start to get the better of him]].
* '''Reconstructed''': [[TheMadHatter Knowing you're crazy goes a long way towards coping with it]]. Ripley manages to work around his deficiencies well enough by emulating other people, eventually coming to understand and respect them on an intellectual level if not an emotional one.
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* '''Straight''': As far as anyone knows, [[Film/AmericanPsycho Patrick]] [[{{Series/Dexter}} Dexter]] [[Film/TheTalentedMrRipley Ripley]] is [[TheyLookJustLikeEveryoneElse just a regular guy]].
* '''Exaggerated''': Ripley is a [[AffablyEvil superbly charming]] [[AHeroToHisHometown hometown hero]] [[BeneathSuspicion that no one would dream of being a criminal]].
* '''Downplayed''': Ripley isn't crazy, just a closeted [[{{Cloudcuckoolander}} eccentric]].
* '''Justified''': Ripley has [[NervesOfSteel superb self-control]].
* '''Inverted''': Everyone in town [[ObviouslyEvil knows Ripley is bad news]] merely [[EyesNeverLie by the look in his eyes]].
* '''Subverted''': Ripley projects an aura of [[BitchInSheepsClothing "too good to be true"-ness]], and everyone in town [[NeverAcceptedInHisHometown has their suspicions about him]].
* '''Parodied''': Even while in the middle of a [[FreakOut noticeable meltdown]], no one suspects Ripley of any wrongdoing.
* '''Zig Zagged''': Ripley doesn't need a mask of sanity--at first. After coming face to face with the town's [[TownWithADarkSecret hideous past]], [[GoMadFromTheRevelation he goes downhill quickly and terrifyingly]], coming to grips with it by using his prior personality as a coping mechanism.
* '''Averted''': Ripley doesn't have any crazy to hide. [[TheBore Or anything interesting]], for that matter.
* '''Enforced''': If people ever found out about Ripley's [[SerialKiller "hobby"]], they wouldn't be too enthused.
* '''Lampshaded''': In his [[InnerMonologue thoughts]], Ripley frequently notes that he's different from other people [[BlueAndOrangeMorality in a way he can't fully grasp]].
* '''Invoked''': Ripley uses his mask to cope with [[DarkAndTroubledPast childhood trauma]] and avoid the stigma of [[InsaneEqualsViolent being "crazy"]].
* '''Exploited''': A lot of things tend to swing Ripley's way thanks to his [[ManipulativeBastard "special way with people"]].
* '''Defied''': Ripley is so noticeably insane he's taken into care at the earliest opportunity.
* '''Discussed''': The exact details of Ripley's "mask" are explored, with emphasis placed on the visual aspects of his condition.
* '''Conversed''': Ripley talks with a therapist regularly about the persona he puts on for others.
* '''Implied''': Ripley has a [[CharacterTic visible tell]] that shows up when he's under strain.
* '''Deconstructed''': Ripley's mask is so solid it eventually lets him become a sane person [[BecomingTheMask for real]].
** In a place where [[GoAmongMadPeople sanity is]] [[WorldGoneMad relative]], Ripley doesn't know if his mask helps or hinders him.
** Ripley's mask isn't airtight, and pretty soon [[SanityHasAdvantages his urges start to get the better of him]].
* '''Reconstructed''': [[TheMadHatter Knowing you're crazy goes a long way towards coping with it]]. Ripley manages to work around his deficiencies well enough by emulating other people, eventually coming to understand and respect them on an intellectual level if not an emotional one.
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