becoming a harder person theme

A character seeks to become more composed and emotionally callous, i.e., someone who can do what needs to be done even when the task is distasteful.

Examples

In tz1959e4x04 "He's Alive", Hitler extolled Peter to put sentimentality aside, to steel himself, to become a tougher person.

3 total · 1 major · 2 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
tz1959e4x04 major Hitler extolled Peter to put sentimentality aside, to steel himself, to become a tougher person.
ahp2x24 minor Charles was a meek blackmailer but had to toughen up in order to play a hardened blackmailer on stage.
play: Macbeth (1606) minor Lady Macbeth besought the spirits to "unsex" her and make her cruel