Alfred Pennyworth is the literal definition of the meme "Call for an ambulance! But not for me!"
Image Source: The Batman's Grave #10
i think some of you dont like narratives or stories or characters i think you just like fanfiction tropes
it's 12 am and i'm having a brainrot about...
childhood friends to "let's become pen pals" to "are you okay, why are we drifting away?" to "I don't know what's going on but this sudden lack of communication between us is scaring me" to "I think it's better off if we won't be friends anymore" to strangers to "I know it's been a while but I'm still unsure if we should talk to each other" to "okay, let's just keep the atmosphere between us be really cold and awkward, okay" to "I still want to talk to you though, could you please stop ignoring me?" to "so that's how it is, huh? after all those years- then, fine" to enemies to "things are getting out of hand but let's continues to antagonize each other anyways" to "I accidentally came across you while you were vulnerable and depressed and I'm not a total asshole so I tried helping you" to "accidental normal conversation about reminiscing our past that's just kept between us" to "I can't be mean to you anymore coz it would feel weird betraying that brief truce we had" to "fine, I'll make an effort to be nice to you know I guess?" to "actually now that we're not actively hating each other, I just realized how you're still the same old softie you once was (...at least to me)" to "mutual/other friends noticing the suggestive tensions obvious in their atmosphere" to "constant teasing" to "I think we're friends again but I'm not gonna that because I'm afraid you don't feel the same way" to "oh you also think we're friends? that's cool" to friends to "uncovering each other's reasons of drifting apart and filling the lack of communication that was empty before" to "unintentional confession" to lovers
'Revenge is bad' to YOU. i love when a character destroys everyone who wronged them. i love when they get to bite and maim and tear and rip and scratch and kill. Sorry ur catholic about it but i'm different
manager in the fanfiction universe: I don't care how many flower petals you're coughing up. You need to come in today
Exploring good traits gone bad in a novel can add depth and complexity to your characters. Here are a few examples of good traits that can take a negative turn:
1. Empathy turning into manipulation: A character with a strong sense of empathy may use it to manipulate others' emotions and gain an advantage.
2. Confidence becoming arrogance: Excessive confidence can lead to arrogance, where a character belittles others and dismisses their opinions.
3. Ambition turning into obsession: A character's ambition can transform into an unhealthy obsession, causing them to prioritize success at any cost, including sacrificing relationships and moral values.
4. Loyalty becoming blind devotion: Initially loyal, a character may become blindly devoted to a cause or person, disregarding their own well-being and critical thinking.
5. Courage turning into recklessness: A character's courage can morph into reckless behavior, endangering themselves and others due to an overestimation of their abilities.
6. Determination becoming stubbornness: Excessive determination can lead to stubbornness, where a character refuses to consider alternative perspectives or change their course of action, even when it's detrimental.
7. Optimism becoming naivety: Unwavering optimism can transform into naivety, causing a character to overlook dangers or be easily deceived.
8. Protectiveness turning into possessiveness: A character's protective nature can evolve into possessiveness, where they become overly controlling and jealous in relationships.
9. Altruism becoming self-neglect: A character's selflessness may lead to neglecting their own needs and well-being, to the point of self-sacrifice and burnout.
10. Honesty becoming brutal bluntness: A character's commitment to honesty can turn into brutal bluntness, hurting others with harsh and tactless remarks.
These examples demonstrate how even admirable traits can have negative consequences when taken to extremes or used improperly. By exploring the complexities of these traits, you can create compelling and multi-dimensional characters in your novel.
Happy writing!
Clark, a lit nerd since birth, at a JL meeting making a Big Speech: there is always something left to love.
Bruce, an introvert who went to bougie private school book clubs: Gabriel García Márquez, one hundred years of love.
Clark, heart eyes over the fact someone knew his quote: w-what
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happy pride to all the gay people who believe in lifetime committment
How small we are.