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eroock
Since: Sep, 2012
11th May, 2020 02:24:52 AM
Usually executed via a "World of Cardboard" Speech.
Edited by eroock
vtmarik
Since: Aug, 2016
14th May, 2020 07:42:17 PM
Sounds like Restraining Bolt, since that trope covers things like mental blocks put in place to limit your or someone else's powers.
So basically, Superman couldn't unlock his full potential when he couldn't accept his Kryptonian heritage. It was only when he could accept that he unlocked his full potential. I guess the trope is more like, unwillingly mentally preventing yourself from getting to your full power?
Edited by Oshawott777