History PlayingWith / NobleMaleRoguishMale

** Following the second Justification, Alex was just some random StreetUrchin who fought for scraps and worked his way to the top, and now acts like such a nice and polite gentleman you'd forget his background, while Frank is a SpoiledBrat with a hot temper and has no regards for the rules because he's either [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveMoney rich]], [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections well known]], or [[ScrewTheRulesIMakeThem makes them]]. from birth till today. Essentially, the personalities and backgrounds do not match.

** Alex is the a ByTheBookCop while Frank is a CowboyCop or even a criminal.

* '''Defied''': ???

* '''Deconstructed''': Alex [[SillyRabbitIdealismIsForKids learns the hard way]] that his ideals are incompatible with the ongoing reality in the CrapsackWorld they live in, while Frank is [[SillyRabbitCynicismIsForLosers forced to deal with the consequences of his roguish lifestyle]] and realize that he ''can'' be much more than a KnightInSourArmor.

* '''Inverted''': Alex and Frank are both [[InTouchWithHisFeminineSide feminine]], but in different ways.

** Following the second Justification, Alex was just some random StreetUrchin who fought for scraps and worked his way to the top, and now acts like such a gentleman you'd forget his background, while Frank is a SpoiledBrat from birth till today. Essentially, the personalities and backgrounds do not match.

* '''Deconstructed''': Alex [[SillyRabbitIdealismIsForKids learns the hard way]] that his ideals are incompatible with the ongoing reality in the CrapsackWorld they live in, while Frank is forced to deal with the consequences of his roguish lifestyle and realize that he ''can'' be much more than a KnightInSourArmor.

* '''Straight''': Alex, [[SharpDressedMan dresses well]], prioritizes education, [[ReasonableAuthorityFigure advocates law and order]] and [[HeroicSacrifice will die to protect others]]. Frank [[RummageSaleReject has no style]], [[[invoked]][ChaoticNeutral does whatever he wants]], believes that [[HigherEducationIsForWomen learning is unmanly]] and [[LackOfEmpathy ignores the needs and feelings of others]].

* '''Straight''': Alex, [[SharpDressedMan dresses well]], prioritizes education, [[ReasonableAuthorityFigure advocates law and order]] and [[HeroicSacrifice will die to protect others]]. Frank [[RummageSaleReject has no style]], [[ChaoticNeutral does whatever he wants]], believes that [[HigherEducationIsForWomen learning is unmanly]] and [[LackOfEmpathy ignores the needs and feelings of others]].

* '''Zig Zagged''': Alex and Frank are [[PolarOppositeTwins twins]] who [[TwinSwitch constantly pretend to be one another]].

* '''Straight''': Alex, [[SharpDressedMan dresses well]], prioritizes education, [[ReasonableAuthorityFigure advocates law and order]] and [[HeroicSacrifice will die to protect others]]. Frank [[RummageSaleReject has no style]], [[ChaoticNeutral does whatever he wants]], believes that [[HigherEducationIsForWomen learning is unmanly]] and [[LackOfEmpathy ignores the needs and feelings others]].

* '''Straight''': Alex, [[SharpDressedMan dresses well]], prioritizes education, [[ReasonableAuthorityFigure advocates law and order]] and [[HeroicSacrifice will to die to protect others]]. Frank [[RummageSaleReject has no style]], [[ChaoticNeutral does whatever he wants]], believes that [[HigherEducationIsForWomen learning is unmanly]] and [[LackOfEmpathy ignores the needs and feelings others]].

** Alex is the a BytheBookCop while Frank is a CowboyCop or even a criminal.

* '''Exaggerated''': **Alex is a [[TheSocialExpert diplomat]] and Frank is an [[ProfessionalKiller assassin]].

** Alex is [[HotBlooded]] in his pursuit for [[ForGreatJustice justice]] while Frank just does what he does because he can.

* '''Inverted''': Alex and FRank are both [[InTouchWithHisFeminineSide feminine]], but in different ways.

* '''Exaggerated''': Alex is a [[TheSocialExpert diplomat]] and Frank is an [[ProfessionalKiller assassin]].
* ''' Downplayed''': Alex is [[GentlemanAndAScholar polite and elegant]] while Frank is [[{{Fratbro}} crude and aggressive]].

* '''Inverted''': Alex and Bob are both [[InTouchWithHisFeminineSide feminine]], but in different ways.

* '''Subverted''': Alex is FauxAffablyEvil while Frank is a JerkWithAHeartOfGold.

* '''Enforced''': ???

* '''Exploited''': ???

* '''Straight''': Bob's best friend, Alex, [[SharpDressedMan dresses well]] [[BritishStuffiness like a British]], prioritizes education, [[ReasonableAuthorityFigure advocates law and order]] and [[HeroicSacrifice will to die to protect others]]. Another of Bob's friend, Frank, [[RummageSaleReject has no style]], [[ChaoticNeutral does whatever he wants]], believes that [[HigherEducationIsForWomen learning is effeminate]] and [[LackOfEmpathy ignores the needs and feelings others]].

* '''Inverted''':

* '''Straight''': Bob's best friend, Alex [[SharpDressedMan dresses well]] [[BritishStuffiness like a British]], prioritizes education, [[ReasonableAuthorityFigure advocates law and order]] and [[HeroicSacrifice will to die to protect others]]. Another of Bob's friend, Frank, [[RummageSaleReject has no style]], [[ChaoticNeutral does whatever he wants]], believes that [[HigherEducationIsForWomen learning is effeminate]] and [[LackOfEmpathy ignores the needs and feelings others]].

* '''Straight''': Isamu [[SharpDressedMan dresses well]], prioritizes education, [[ReasonableAuthorityFigure advocates law and order]] and [[HeroicSacrifice will to die to protect others]]. Jiro [[RummageSaleReject has no style]], [[ChaoticNeutral does whatever he wants]], believes that [[HigherEducationIsForWomen learning is effeminate]] and [[LackOfEmpathy ignores the needs and feelings others]].
* '''Exaggerated''': Isamu is a [[TheSocialExpert diplomat]] and Jiro is an [[ProfessionalKiller assassin]].
* ''' Downplayed''': Isamu is [[GentlemanAndAScholar polite and elegant]] while Jiro is [[{{Fratbro}} crude and aggressive]].

** Isamu behaves this way to [[IJustWantToBeLoved earn approval]] while Jiro [[RebelliousSpirit refuses to conform to societal standards]].
** Jiro was RaisedByOrcs ([[RaisedByWolves or wolves]]) and Isamu is a WarriorPrince.

* '''Subverted''': Isamu is FauxAffablyEvil while Jiro is a JerkWithAHeartOfGold.
* '''Double Subverted''': ...Then Isamu pulls a HeelFaceTurn while Jiro TookALevelInJerkass.
* '''Parodied''': Isamu and Jiro get cast as an [[GoodAngelBadAngel angel and a demon]] in a local play as sidekicks to a {{NEET}}.
* '''Zig Zagged''': Isamu and Jiro are [[PolarOppositeTwins twins]] who [[TwinSwitch constantly pretend to be one another]].

* '''Inverted''': LightFeminineAndDarkFeminine

* '''Lampshaded''': "Which is the better [[SingleWomanSeeksGoodMan bodice]] [[AllGirlsWantBadBoys ripper?]]"

* '''Lampshaded''': "[[DeadpanSnarker Oh look]], the [[SingleWomanSeeksGoodMan romantic]] [[AllGirlsWantBadBoys archetype]] duo."

* '''Parodied''': Isamu and Jiro get cast as an [[FemaleAngelMaleDemon angel and a demon]] in a local play.

* ''' Downplayed''': Isamu is [[GentlemanAndAScholar polite and elegant]] while Jiro is [[BoisterousBruiser crude and aggressive]].