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** Bob doesn't hesitate at all when given the opportunity to sabotage Alice's inhaler. Alice [[CruelAndUnusualDeath chokes to death]].
** Bob not only sabotages the inhaler, but witnesses her death in all of its agony. He is never arrested or investigated as nobody has any reason to believe Bob did it. In part, Bob feels worse that he got away with it, and becomes withdrawn. Everyone just assumes he's upset because he witnessed a death and gives him space. Bob spends sleepless nights jumping at shadows from his own guilt as his mind spirals into madness.
** Bob not only sabotages the inhaler, but witnesses her death in all of its agony. He is never arrested or investigated as nobody has any reason to believe Bob did it. In part, Bob feels worse that he got away with it, and becomes withdrawn. Everyone just assumes he's upset because he witnessed a death and gives him space. Bob spends sleepless nights jumping at shadows from his own guilt as his mind spirals into madness.
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** Bob doesn't hesitate at all when given the opportunity to sabotage Alice's inhaler. Alice [[CruelAndUnusualDeath [[GoneHorriblyRight chokes to death]].
** Bob not only sabotages the inhaler, but witnesses her death [[CruelAndUnusualDeath in all of itsagony.agony]]. He is never arrested or investigated as nobody has any reason to believe Bob did it. In part, Bob feels worse that he got away with it, and becomes withdrawn. Everyone just assumes he's upset because he witnessed a death and gives him space. Bob spends sleepless nights jumping at shadows from his own guilt as his mind spirals into madness.
** Bob not only sabotages the inhaler, but witnesses her death [[CruelAndUnusualDeath in all of its
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* '''Justified''': Bob is desperate to win, so the prospect of cheating without getting caught is very alluring.
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* '''Justified''': '''Justified''':
** Bob is desperate to win, so the prospect of cheating without getting caught is very alluring.
** Bob is desperate to win, so the prospect of cheating without getting caught is very alluring.
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* '''Inverted''': Bob [[CripplingtheCompetition slashes Alice's leg in broad]] daylight [[StupidEvil surrounded by dozens of witnesses]] while [[LaughingMad laughing like a maniac]].
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* '''Inverted''': '''Inverted''':
** Bob [[CripplingtheCompetition slashes Alice's leg in broad]] daylight [[StupidEvil surrounded by dozens of witnesses]] while [[LaughingMad laughing like a maniac]].
** Bob [[CripplingtheCompetition slashes Alice's leg in broad]] daylight [[StupidEvil surrounded by dozens of witnesses]] while [[LaughingMad laughing like a maniac]].
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* '''Parodied''': Alice gives Bob her inhaler to hold on to, along with detailed instructions on how to empty the cartridge.
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* '''Parodied''': '''Parodied''':
** Alice gives Bob her inhaler to hold on to, along with detailed instructions on how to empty the cartridge.
** Alice gives Bob her inhaler to hold on to, along with detailed instructions on how to empty the cartridge.
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* '''Averted''': Bob picks up Alice's inhaler... but he doesn't know it's hers. He puts it in the lost and found.
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* '''Averted''': '''Averted''':
** Bob picks up Alice's inhaler... but he doesn't know it's hers. He puts it in the lost and found.
** Bob picks up Alice's inhaler... but he doesn't know it's hers. He puts it in the lost and found.
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* '''Implied''': We don't find out exactly what Bob does, but he definitely did something.
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* '''Implied''': '''Implied''':
** We don't find out exactly what Bob does, but he definitely did something.
** We don't find out exactly what Bob does, but he definitely did something.
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* '''Played for Drama''': Bob's actions and their consequences in tampering with Alice's inhaler are thoroughly explored, for better or ill.
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* '''Played for Drama''': Drama''':
** Bob's actions and their consequences in tampering with Alice's inhaler are thoroughly explored, for better or ill.
** Bob's actions and their consequences in tampering with Alice's inhaler are thoroughly explored, for better or ill.
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* '''Played for Horror''': Bob doesn't hesitate at all when given the opportunity to sabotage Alice's inhaler. Alice [[CruelAndUnusualDeath chokes to death]].
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* '''Played for Horror''': Horror''':
** Bob doesn't hesitate at all when given the opportunity to sabotage Alice's inhaler. Alice [[CruelAndUnusualDeath chokes to death]].
** Bob doesn't hesitate at all when given the opportunity to sabotage Alice's inhaler. Alice [[CruelAndUnusualDeath chokes to death]].
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** "Nobody will have to know..."
** The inhaler fails much later in the story. Earlier in the story, there is a scene where it shows Bob seeing an inhaler.
** Bob "''sabotages''" the inhaler. In truth, he coated the mouthpiece in peppermint, which catches Alice off guard, but otherwise it works perfectly fine. Bob, for whatever reason, expected this scheme to work and for Alice to be forced to drop out of the race.
** Bob's entire future career as a runner is on the line due to multiple losses, resulting in him losing sponsors and thus income. He is desperate for money, and doesn't know what to do as he has only ever been an athlete. Spotting the inhaler is a dark moment where Bob realizes he has a chance to take a victory and regain public adoration. As Bob goes to sabotage Alice's inhaler, he has a flashback about when he met her and she admitted to having been inspired thanks to his determination. Despite his losses, she's proud to race against someone she respects. The scene ends without us knowing whether Bob sabotaged the inhaler, and it is only revealed much later when Alice uses it and it works/fails.
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** Bob not only sabotages the inhaler, but witnesses her death in all of its agony. He is never arrested or investigated as nobody has any reason to believe Bob did it. In part, Bob feels worse that he got away with it, and becomes withdrawn. Everyone just assumes he's upset because he witnessed a death and gives him space. Bob spends sleepless nights jumping at shadows from his own guilt as his mind spirals into madness.
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** Bob had a chance to talk to a good friend well before the race, and said friend knows how bad he wants to beat Alice for taking his record, but reminds him that he should do it fair, because once he cheats, [[HeWhoFightsMonsters he can't take it back and likely won't stop there]]. His friend couldn't know that Bob would empty the inhaler, but his word's ring in Bob's head and Bob relents.
** Bob isn't angry at Alice in particular, but Alice's father and Bob's father have a history. Alice's father ruined Bob's father's chance at being a sprinter, and Bob feels it is appropriate to therefore [[SinsOfTheFather ruin something that belongs to Alice's father: Alice herself]]. When Bob has the opportunity, he realizes she doesn't deserve to be a victim of a [[FeudingFamilies blood feud considering neither of them were around when their parents fought]] and [[BewilderingPunishment Alice wouldn't know why her inhaler failed]]. He decides this isn't appropriate, and the better revenge would be to beat Alice without cheating.
** Bob isn't angry at Alice in particular, but Alice's father and Bob's father have a history. Alice's father ruined Bob's father's chance at being a sprinter, and Bob feels it is appropriate to therefore [[SinsOfTheFather ruin something that belongs to Alice's father: Alice herself]]. When Bob has the opportunity, he realizes she doesn't deserve to be a victim of a [[FeudingFamilies blood feud considering neither of them were around when their parents fought]] and [[BewilderingPunishment Alice wouldn't know why her inhaler failed]]. He decides this isn't appropriate, and the better revenge would be to beat Alice without cheating.
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** Bob sabotages Alice's inhaler. As she lies on the ground choking, surrounded by others, he begins [[EvilGloating openly gloating about her inhaler failing]], which [[HoistByHisOwnPetard leads to others realizing that her inhaler was sabotaged and Bob did it]]. Bob is promptly arrested and subsequently disqualified.
** Bob sabotages the inhaler and deliberately leaves a note on it mocking the fact he did it.
** Bob sabotages the inhaler and deliberately leaves a note on it mocking the fact he did it.
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* '''Inverted''': Bob [[CripplingtheCompetition slashes Alice's leg in broad daylight]] [[StupidEvil surrounded by dozens of witnesses]] [[LaughingMad while laughing like a maniac]].
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* '''Inverted''': Bob [[CripplingtheCompetition slashes Alice's leg in broad daylight]] broad]] daylight [[StupidEvil surrounded by dozens of witnesses]] while [[LaughingMad while laughing like a maniac]]. maniac]].
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** The race has a standing law that any kind of suspected sabotage will be handled with zero tolerance and all suspected people will be expelled first and told "sorry" later. Bob decides to not chance having three hundred people out for his blood.
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** The race has a standing law that any kind of suspected sabotage will be handled with zero tolerance and all suspected people will be expelled first and told "sorry" later. Bob [[PragmaticVillainy decides to not chance having three hundred people out for his blood.blood]].
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* '''Defied''': Bob stays away from Alice and her things before the race, knowing he wouldn't be able to resist if the opportunity presented itself.
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* '''Defied''': '''Defied''':
** Bob stays away from Alice and her things before the race, knowing he wouldn't be able to resist if the opportunity presenteditself. itself.
** Alice takes extreme measures to prevent her things from being accessed, let alone tampered with, to not give anybody the temptation of sabotaging them (and her).
** The race has a standing law that any kind of suspected sabotage will be handled with zero tolerance and all suspected people will be expelled first and told "sorry" later. Bob decides to not chance having three hundred people out for his blood.
** Bob stays away from Alice and her things before the race, knowing he wouldn't be able to resist if the opportunity presented
** Alice takes extreme measures to prevent her things from being accessed, let alone tampered with, to not give anybody the temptation of sabotaging them (and her).
** The race has a standing law that any kind of suspected sabotage will be handled with zero tolerance and all suspected people will be expelled first and told "sorry" later. Bob decides to not chance having three hundred people out for his blood.
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** Bob also can't prove that he's better [[HonorBeforeReason unless he beats Alice himself.]] [[NoChallengeEqualsNosSatisfaction Doing something like sabotaging her would make it far too easy.]]
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** Bob also can't prove that he's better [[HonorBeforeReason unless he beats Alice himself.]] [[NoChallengeEqualsNosSatisfaction [[NoChallengeEqualsNoSatisfaction Doing something like sabotaging her would make it far too easy.]]
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* '''Double Subverted''': Bob has already beaten Alice before without tampering with her inhaler, [[XanatosGambit and just wanted to see what would she would do if it actually happened, letting him know more about her and what he could possibly do next time.]]
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* '''Double Subverted''': Subverted''':
** Bob has already beaten Alice before without tampering with her inhaler, [[XanatosGambit and just wanted to see what would she would do if it actually happened, letting him know more about her and what he could possibly do next time.]]
** Bob also can't prove that he's better [[HonorBeforeReason unless he beats Alice himself.]] [[NoChallengeEqualsNosSatisfaction Doing something like sabotaging her would make it far too easy.]]
** Bob has already beaten Alice before without tampering with her inhaler, [[XanatosGambit and just wanted to see what would she would do if it actually happened, letting him know more about her and what he could possibly do next time.]]
** Bob also can't prove that he's better [[HonorBeforeReason unless he beats Alice himself.]] [[NoChallengeEqualsNosSatisfaction Doing something like sabotaging her would make it far too easy.]]
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You can use this [[WhatYouAreInTheDark this]] link to go back to WhatYouAreInTheDark, the main page, and no one will ever know. [[spoiler: Or you can use the header like you know you should.]]
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* '''Zig Zagged''':
* '''Averted''':
** Bob picks up Alice's inhaler... but he doesn't know it's hers. He puts it in the lost and found.
* '''Averted''':
** Bob picks up Alice's inhaler... but he doesn't know it's hers. He puts it in the lost and found.
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* '''Zig Zagged''':
Zagged''': Bob tampers with the inhaler, but [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone regrets it immensely]] and does his best to keep Alice from using it before the race. [[FawltyTowersPlot Things escalate from there]].
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**'''Averted''': Bob picks up Alice's inhaler... but he doesn't know it's hers. He puts it in the lost and found.
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* '''Played for Horror''': Bob doesn't hesitates at all when given the opportunity to sabotage Alice's inhaler. Alice [[CruelAndUnusualDeath chokes to death]].
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* '''Played for Horror''': Bob doesn't hesitates hesitate at all when given the opportunity to sabotage Alice's inhaler. Alice [[CruelAndUnusualDeath chokes to death]].
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** By the time Bob decides to go ahead to tamper with Alice's inhaler, [[LateToTheRealization they're already in the middle of the race.]]
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* '''Averted''': Bob picks up Alice's inhaler... but he doesn't know it's hers. He puts it in the lost and found.
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* '''Averted''': '''Averted''':
** Bob picks up Alice's inhaler... but he doesn't know it's hers. He puts it in the lost and found.
** Alice makes sure to keep her inhaler next to her at all times.
** Bob picks up Alice's inhaler... but he doesn't know it's hers. He puts it in the lost and found.
** Alice makes sure to keep her inhaler next to her at all times.
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* '''Played for Horror''': Bob doesn't hesitates at all when given the opportunity to sabotage Alice's inhaler. Alice [[CruelAndUnusualDeath chokes to death]].
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* '''Subverted''': Bob makes the decision to tamper with Alice's inhaler--but Alice has a spare, making his attempt at cheating [[AllForNothing pointless]].
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* '''Subverted''': '''Subverted''':
** Bob makes the decision to tamper with Alice's inhaler--but Alice has a spare, making his attempt at cheating [[AllForNothingpointless]].pointless]].
** Bob wants to prove he's better than Alice, and passes up the chance to sabotage her not for moral reasons, but because it wouldn't help him achieve his goal. He can't beat her if she doesn't compete, after all.
** Bob makes the decision to tamper with Alice's inhaler--but Alice has a spare, making his attempt at cheating [[AllForNothing
** Bob wants to prove he's better than Alice, and passes up the chance to sabotage her not for moral reasons, but because it wouldn't help him achieve his goal. He can't beat her if she doesn't compete, after all.
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* '''DoubleSubverted''': Bob has already beaten Alice before without tampering with her inhaler, [[XanatosGambit and just wanted to see what would she would do if it actually happened, letting him know more about her and what he could possibly do next time.]]
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* '''DoubleSubverted''': '''Double Subverted''': Bob has already beaten Alice before without tampering with her inhaler, [[XanatosGambit and just wanted to see what would she would do if it actually happened, letting him know more about her and what he could possibly do next time.]]
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* '''DoubleSubverted''': Bob has already beaten Alice before without tampering with her inhaler, [[XanatosGambit and just wanted to see what would she would do if it actually happened, letting him know more about her and what he could possibly do next time.]]
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* '''Subverted''': Bob picks up Alice's inhaler... only he has no idea who it belongs to. He puts it back down and walks away.
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* '''Subverted''': Bob picks up makes the decision to tamper with Alice's inhaler... only he inhaler--but Alice has no idea who it belongs to. He puts it back down and walks away. a spare, making his attempt at cheating [[AllForNothing pointless]].
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* '''Averted''': Bob is never given an opportunity to tamper with Alice's chances of winning.
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* '''Averted''': Bob is never given an opportunity to tamper with picks up Alice's chances of winning.inhaler... but he doesn't know it's hers. He puts it in the lost and found.
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* '''Inverted''': Bob [[CripplingtheCompetition slashes Alice's leg in broad daylight]] [[StupidEvil in front of dozens of witnesses]] [[LaughingMad while laughing like a maniac]].
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* '''Inverted''': Bob [[CripplingtheCompetition slashes Alice's leg in broad daylight]] [[StupidEvil in front of surrounded by dozens of witnesses]] [[LaughingMad while laughing like a maniac]].
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* '''Inverted''': Bob [[CripplingtheCompetition slashes Alice's leg in broad daylight]] [[StupidEvil in front of dozens of witnesses]] [[LaughingMad while laughing like a maniac.]]
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* '''Inverted''': Bob [[CripplingtheCompetition slashes Alice's leg in broad daylight]] [[StupidEvil in front of dozens of witnesses]] [[LaughingMad while laughing like a maniac.]] maniac]].
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* '''Invoked''': Alice left her inhaler out on purpose [[SecretTestofCharacter to test Bob's mettle.]]
* '''Exploited''': Alternatively, [[PragmaticHero Alice left her inhaler out to try and get Bob disqualified if he tries anything.]]
* '''Exploited''': Alternatively, [[PragmaticHero Alice left her inhaler out to try and get Bob disqualified if he tries anything.]]
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* '''Invoked''': Alice left her inhaler out on purpose [[SecretTestofCharacter to test Bob's mettle.]]
mettle]].
* '''Exploited''': Alternatively, [[PragmaticHero Alice left her inhaler out to try and get Bob disqualified if he triesanything.]]anything]].
* '''Exploited''': Alternatively, [[PragmaticHero Alice left her inhaler out to try and get Bob disqualified if he tries
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* '''Played for Laughs''': Bob's [[EvilMentor coach]] slips him [[CuttingTheKnot a gun to use on Alice.]]
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* '''Played for Laughs''': Bob's [[EvilMentor coach]] slips him [[CuttingTheKnot a gun to use on Alice.]]Alice]].
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* '''Played for Laughs''': Bob's [[CynicalMentor coach]] slips him [[CuttingTheKnot a gun to use on Alice.]]
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* '''Played for Laughs''': Bob's [[CynicalMentor [[EvilMentor coach]] slips him [[CuttingTheKnot a gun to use on Alice.]]
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* '''Parodied''': Alice gives Bob her inhaler to hold on to, along with specific instructions on how to empty the cartridge.
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* '''Parodied''': Alice gives Bob her inhaler to hold on to, along with specific detailed instructions on how to empty the cartridge.
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* '''Averted''': Bob is never given the opportunity to tamper with Alice's chances of winning.
* '''Enforced''': [[ProtagonistJourneyToVillain "Bob's been riding the morally ambiguous train for a while; let's give him a chance to really cut loose."]]
* '''Enforced''': [[ProtagonistJourneyToVillain "Bob's been riding the morally ambiguous train for a while; let's give him a chance to really cut loose."]]
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* '''Averted''': Bob is never given the an opportunity to tamper with Alice's chances of winning.
* '''Enforced''': [[ProtagonistJourneyToVillain "Bob's beenriding straddling the morally ambiguous train line for a while; let's give him a chance to really cut loose."]]
* '''Enforced''': [[ProtagonistJourneyToVillain "Bob's been
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* '''Justified''': Bob is desperate to win, and doesn't want to hurt anybody doing it, so the prospect of cheating without getting caught is very alluring.
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* '''Justified''': Bob is desperate to win, and doesn't want to hurt anybody doing it, so the prospect of cheating without getting caught is very alluring.
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* '''Defied''': Bob stays away from Alice and her things before the race.
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* '''Defied''': Bob stays away from Alice and her things before the race.race, knowing he wouldn't be able to resist if the opportunity presented itself.
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* '''Justified''': Bob is desperate to win, and doesn't want to hurt anybody doing it, but the prospect of cheating without getting caught is very alluring.
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* '''Justified''': Bob is desperate to win, and doesn't want to hurt anybody doing it, but so the prospect of cheating without getting caught is very alluring.
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* '''Deconstructed''': Bob spends so much time debating over whether or not to sabotage Alice that he ends up blowing the race.
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* '''Deconstructed''': Bob spends so much time debating over whether or not to sabotage Alice that he ends up blowing the race.
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* '''Parodied''': Alice gives Bob her inhaler to hold on to, along with specific instructions on how to empty the cartridge.
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* '''Inverted''': [[StupidEvil Bob]] [[CripplingtheCompetition slashes Alice's leg in broad daylight]] [[StupidEvil in front of dozens of witnesses]] [[LaughingMad while laughing like a maniac.]]
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* '''Inverted''': [[StupidEvil Bob]] Bob [[CripplingtheCompetition slashes Alice's leg in broad daylight]] [[StupidEvil in front of dozens of witnesses]] [[LaughingMad while laughing like a maniac.]]
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'''Basic Trope''': A character makes a private decision that reveals their moral fiber, or lack thereof.
* '''Straight''': Long-distance runner [[AntiHero Bob]] is given the chance to put one over on [[TheRival Alice]] without anyone knowing by [[MedicationTampering emptying her inhaler before a race]].
* '''Exaggerated''': Bob is given the opportunity to [[RetGone erase Alice from existence]], leaving behind no evidence that he is the culprit.
* '''Downplayed''': Bob learns an embarassing fact about Alice that he can use as a psychological weapon during the race.
* '''Justified''': Bob is desperate to win, and doesn't want to hurt anybody doing it, but the prospect of cheating without getting caught is very alluring.
* '''Inverted''': [[StupidEvil Bob]] [[CripplingtheCompetition slashes Alice's leg in broad daylight]] [[StupidEvil in front of dozens of witnesses]] [[LaughingMad while laughing like a maniac.]]
* '''Subverted''': Bob picks up Alice's inhaler... only he has no idea who it belongs to. He puts it back down and walks away.
* '''Parodied''':
* '''Zig Zagged''':
* '''Averted''': Bob is never given the opportunity to tamper with Alice's chances of winning.
* '''Enforced''': [[ProtagonistJourneyToVillain "Bob's been riding the morally ambiguous train for a while; let's give him a chance to really cut loose."]]
* '''Lampshaded''': "Okay, God, just give me a few minutes to think."
* '''Invoked''': Alice left her inhaler out on purpose [[SecretTestofCharacter to test Bob's mettle.]]
* '''Exploited''': Alternatively, [[PragmaticHero Alice left her inhaler out to try and get Bob disqualified if he tries anything.]]
* '''Defied''': Bob stays away from Alice and her things before the race.
* '''Discussed''': "You'd think people would try to avoid creating moral dilemmas in high-stakes situations like this."
* '''Conversed''': "Hey Alice, you think Bob's messing with your inhaler over there?"
* '''Implied''': We don't find out exactly what Bob does, but he definitely did something.
* '''Deconstructed''': Bob spends so much time debating over whether or not to sabotage Alice that he ends up blowing the race.
* '''Reconstructed''': Bob comes to terms with losing; by not cheating, he maintains his self-respect.
* '''Played for Laughs''': Bob's [[CynicalMentor coach]] slips him [[CuttingTheKnot a gun to use on Alice.]]
* '''Played for Drama''': Bob's actions and their consequences in tampering with Alice's inhaler are thoroughly explored, for better or ill.
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* '''Straight''': Long-distance runner [[AntiHero Bob]] is given the chance to put one over on [[TheRival Alice]] without anyone knowing by [[MedicationTampering emptying her inhaler before a race]].
* '''Exaggerated''': Bob is given the opportunity to [[RetGone erase Alice from existence]], leaving behind no evidence that he is the culprit.
* '''Downplayed''': Bob learns an embarassing fact about Alice that he can use as a psychological weapon during the race.
* '''Justified''': Bob is desperate to win, and doesn't want to hurt anybody doing it, but the prospect of cheating without getting caught is very alluring.
* '''Inverted''': [[StupidEvil Bob]] [[CripplingtheCompetition slashes Alice's leg in broad daylight]] [[StupidEvil in front of dozens of witnesses]] [[LaughingMad while laughing like a maniac.]]
* '''Subverted''': Bob picks up Alice's inhaler... only he has no idea who it belongs to. He puts it back down and walks away.
* '''Parodied''':
* '''Zig Zagged''':
* '''Averted''': Bob is never given the opportunity to tamper with Alice's chances of winning.
* '''Enforced''': [[ProtagonistJourneyToVillain "Bob's been riding the morally ambiguous train for a while; let's give him a chance to really cut loose."]]
* '''Lampshaded''': "Okay, God, just give me a few minutes to think."
* '''Invoked''': Alice left her inhaler out on purpose [[SecretTestofCharacter to test Bob's mettle.]]
* '''Exploited''': Alternatively, [[PragmaticHero Alice left her inhaler out to try and get Bob disqualified if he tries anything.]]
* '''Defied''': Bob stays away from Alice and her things before the race.
* '''Discussed''': "You'd think people would try to avoid creating moral dilemmas in high-stakes situations like this."
* '''Conversed''': "Hey Alice, you think Bob's messing with your inhaler over there?"
* '''Implied''': We don't find out exactly what Bob does, but he definitely did something.
* '''Deconstructed''': Bob spends so much time debating over whether or not to sabotage Alice that he ends up blowing the race.
* '''Reconstructed''': Bob comes to terms with losing; by not cheating, he maintains his self-respect.
* '''Played for Laughs''': Bob's [[CynicalMentor coach]] slips him [[CuttingTheKnot a gun to use on Alice.]]
* '''Played for Drama''': Bob's actions and their consequences in tampering with Alice's inhaler are thoroughly explored, for better or ill.
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