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Villains -- and heroes -- seemingly afflicted by Greed can be [[Pet the Dog|humanized]] by demonstrating that it is not the money they are after; they need it to buy something of actual value. At the same time, their Greed may threaten to transform their goal into a [[Tragic Dream]]. |
Villains -- and heroes -- seemingly afflicted by Greed can be [[Pet the Dog|humanized]] by demonstrating that it is not the money they are after; they need it to buy something of actual value. At the same time, their Greed may threaten to transform their goal into a [[Tragic Dream]]. |
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May lead to [[Death By Materialism]]. [[Gold Fever]] is a [[Sub |
May lead to [[Death By Materialism]]. [[Gold Fever]] is a [[Sub-Trope]]. Often goes hand in hand with [[Villainous Glutton|gluttony]]. Compare [[Lust]], which is desire for abstract concepts as opposed to material possessions. If a greedy character is featured in a musical, expect a [[Money Song]]. |
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For the less sophisticated, there's [[Giant Food]]. Compare [[Love Hungry]]. |
For the less sophisticated, there's [[Giant Food]]. Compare [[Love Hungry]]. |
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[[Category:Motivation Index]] |
[[Category:Motivation Index]] |
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[[Category:Greed]] |
[[Category:Greed]] |
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[[Category:Trope]] |
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