![]() ![]() ![]() Even when he has his job taken from him in the sequel, he is still firmly in support of Supers and their cause. Rick Dicker still helps out the Parrs after they went underground, paying to keep things quiet and relocating the family whenever Bob blows his cover.Incredible and Elastigirl are extremely protective and caring of their kids and their kids go out of their way to help their parents in moments of danger. In the second film, we see that this loyalty actually allows Hiccup to break the Mind Control being held over Toothless by the Big Bad. In the How to Train Your Dragon movies, this is the bond which develops between dragons and their riders, and most particularly between Hiccup and Toothless.Anna refuses to give up on Elsa no matter what, to the point of running off into the mountains to bring her back after she freezes Arendelle, even without having any idea whether or not Elsa did it on purpose, as most people believe.Even when he discovers that fire will melt him, he still stays to warm Anna as her curse freezes her. Epic (2013) has a brief moment: When MK and Nod are flying out of Wrathwood with Mub, Grub, and the pod, Ronin's hummingbird stays on a branch, unaware of the trouble he's in.Also, obedience can be demanded and enforced by creating a culture of fear, but loyalty has to be earned through acts of goodwill, and is usually mutual.Ĭharacters that may exhibit this trope: Battle Butler, The Dragon, Happiness in Slavery, The Renfield, The Igor, Loyal Animal Companion, Robot Buddy, Sarcastic Devotee, Psycho Supporter, Extreme Doormat, Worthy Opponent, The Champion, Sidekick, Yes-Man, Sycophantic Servant and most of the characters on the Submissive Badass index.Victor Quartermaine: Your loyalty is moving. At times this trope might actually come at the expense of those they follow, since they will generally not obey an order that comes at their expense or abandonment. A loyal character isn't necessarily defined as a perpetual Yes-Man, and may know when to defy or contradict the subject of their devotion, especially if it's as much for their well being as their own. Similar to but not to be confused with Blind Obedience, where a character follows unquestioningly believing their liege to be infallible. An Act of True Love will often be used to prove how loyal one character is to another, by having them perform a great sacrifice to show that they'll put someone else's needs before their own. See also: My Country, Right or Wrong, My Master, Right or Wrong, Thicker Than Water, I Will Wait for You and I Am Spartacus. Should the object of this loyalty die, expect generous helpings of Due to the Dead as the loyal one works to honor the fallen one's memory. It can also be given to friends who, despite their differences, are genuinely fond of the other, and bonus points if it works both ways. When given to a Sidekick, expect it to be an unselfish willingness to support the main character. When given to a main character or one in an authority position, expect it to manifest itself in protective instinct: as a Papa Wolf or The Caretaker or someone who is A Father to His Men. Alternatively, it can be negatively portrayed as a threat to conscience. Indeed, if used on a villain, it can sometimes be used to flesh them out and give them redeeming qualities. Most of them are supporting characters, intended as sympathetic. Can be a trait of both heroes and villains. A character characterized by their loyalty. ![]()
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