coping with an overly hard handshake theme
A character is subjected by another character to a grasping of hands that is uncomfortably firm. Typically this is done for the purpose of intimidation and to assert dominance.
3 total · 3 minor
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| movie: Bionic Showdown: The Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman (1989) | minor | Kate, who did not yet know the strength of her new bionic arm, brought a man to his knees with her handshake. |
| shortstory: Flight to Venus (1928) | minor | The reporter Mr. Shepherd greeted Morteshang with a "vigorous handshake" with a gleam in his eye. |
| talesoftheunexpected5x03 | minor | Sam was given a vigorous handshake while on stage. |