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Old 2009-08-16, 06:15   Link #11
Triple_R
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Originally Posted by npcomplete View Post
I actually enjoy the idealism portrayed in the willpower tropes, but not when used excessively. Related what roriconfan was saying, the problem with such "good guy" conviction is that what if the enemy has such convictions too?
Protagonist believes he/they are doing the right thing, fights to protect something, etc.
Antagonist believes he/they are doing the right thing, fights to protect something, etc.

(and what I like about anime is that there are many titles featuring this aspect too)
Some people simply have more will power than others, the strength of convictions aside. I mean - this is true in real life. Not everybody has the same degree of drive and determination in life. Perhaps the protagonist simply has a bit more inherent drive and determination than the antagonist. I don't see a big deal with that myself.
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