Tropes in Black

Black is the darkest color we can see -- it is the absence of light, and thus the absence of light reflection. Its symbolism can be culturally complex -- depending on culture, it can symbolize death, or it can symbolize evil. In a more neutral sense, it can symbolize darkness and the night. In other senses, it can symbolize refined formality or financial security. And because human beings also come in this color, it can also be a powerful (and sensitive) symbol of superficial differences in human complexion.

This index also includes Race Tropes where the color black is literally or symbolically invoked for whatever cultural reasons. Remember the Rule of Cautious Editing Judgment.

This is a subindex of Gray Tropes, as black is the darkest shade of gray.

Tropes
Categories:
 * Black Index White Index
 * Darkness and Shadows Tropes


 * Black Blood
 * Black Bra and Panties
 * Black Cloak
 * Black Eyes
 * Black Bead Eyes
 * Black Eyes of Crazy
 * Black Eyes of Evil
 * Blackface
 * Black Knight
 * Black Magic
 * Black Mage
 * Black Magician Girl
 * Lady of Black Magic
 * Black Screen of Death
 * Censor Box
 * Dark Is Evil
 * Dark Is Not Evil
 * Fade to Black
 * Little Black Dress
 * The Men in Black
 * Movie Superheroes Wear Black
 * Paint It Black
 * Purple Is the New Black
 * Quip to Black
 * Red and Black And Evil All Over
 * The Sacred Darkness
 * Shiny Midnight Black
 * Smash to Black
 * Van in Black
 * Womanin Black