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As such they are storytelling tools, and this [[Super-Trope]] categorizes their use based on type: demonstrating danger; causing an emotional reaction in the hero, the viewer or ''both'', and even as a source of humor. |
As such they are storytelling tools, and this [[Super-Trope]] categorizes their use based on type: demonstrating danger; causing an emotional reaction in the hero, the viewer or ''both'', and even as a source of humor. |
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== Type I: Their death is not necessarily intended to evoke emotion, just demonstrate the danger. == |
== Type I: Their death is not necessarily intended to evoke emotion, just demonstrate the danger. == |
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* [[Cannon Fodder]] |
* [[Cannon Fodder]] |
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* [[Sacrificial Lamb]] |
* [[Sacrificial Lamb]] |
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== Type II: Their death is intended to evoke great emotion in another character, usually |
== Type II: Their death is intended to evoke great emotion in another character, usually the protagonist. == |
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* [[Dead Little Sister]] |
* [[Dead Little Sister]] |
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* [[Dead Partner]] |
* [[Dead Partner]] |
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