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1	This index focuses on characters quitting or giving up on something.
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3	Compare RetirementTropes and VictoryAndDefeat.
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5	!!Tropes:
6	[[index]]
7	* TenMinuteRetirement: The hero temporarily gives up their career before being convinced to go back in the saddle.
8	* AchillesInHisTent: A team member quits only to come back because the team needs their specific talents.
9	* AntiPoopSocking: A video game discourages players from playing too long by reminding them to take breaks after playing the game for a while.
10	* AntiRageQuitting: A video game punishes players for attempting to leave multiplayer matches early.
11	* AttackAttackRetreatRetreat: Someone launches an attack, then suddenly has to call it quits.
12	* DespairEventHorizon: A character loses the will to keep going after becoming very depressed.
13	* DrivenToSuicide: A character becomes so distraught by what they've been through that they decide to quit ''living'' by killing themselves.
14	* GaveUpTooSoon: The character would've accomplished their goal had they waited or persisted a little before deciding to give up.
15	* GivingUpOnLogic: A character gives up on trying to figure out anything after being overwhelmed with how ridiculous and nonsensical things are.
16	* GuiltBasedGaming: A VideoGame's text appeals to the players' sense of guilt or shame to get them to play in a certain way.
17	* InsigniaRipOffRitual: When a character voluntarily removes their own decals to signify their resignation.
18	* ItIsBeyondSaving: A character gives up on improving a place or group because they think it's not possible.
19	* KnowWhenToFoldEm: A character is willing to accept when letting their opponent win is the only viable option.
20	* OffTheWagon: A character who has overcome their addiction ends up going into a relapse.
21	* OptOut: A character gives up and leaves the story altogether out of principle.
22	* QuittingToGetMarried: A character (usually female) gives up their job when they marry.
23	* RageQuit: You angrily give up doing something.
24	* RecoveredAddict: An addict has managed to quit their addictive vice after a long struggle.
25	* ResignationsNotAccepted: Nobody leaves [[EvilInc the evil organization]] alive.
26	* ResignedInDisgrace: A scandal ''forces'' you to quit, either to escape scrutiny or because your boss wants you out.
27	* ResignInProtest: Someone disagrees so strongly with an order or the direction of their group that they leave rather than be part of it any longer.
28	* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: A character chooses to leave after deciding that the problem they're facing isn't worth getting involved with.
29	* StoppedCaring: A character realizes that nothing is going to work and decides to give up.
30	* TakeThisJobAndShoveIt: Someone angrily quits their job.
31	[[/index]]

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