Wounded Gazelle Warcry: Difference between revisions

Compare ''And'' Contrast [[Wounded Gazelle Gambit]]: The similarity is that in both tropes, a person uses the role of victimhood to his or her own advantage. The difference is that in the gambit they're manipulating someone to take their side (which may or may not be for the benefit of the manipulated -- usuallymanipulated—usually not), while in this trope they're [[Empowerment|empowering]] a person or group for their mutual benefit. Also, the gambit always uses a false victimhood, while the warcry does not have to contain any deceit. On the contrary, a real plight is a better weapon than a pretended one. However, the character might blur the line between self-sacrifice and victimhood, putting themself in harm's way so their allies can get the chance to rescue them or avenge them. If such a step is taken for nothing, it might make them a [[Martyr Without a Cause]].