male-male rivalry theme
Two or more male characters compete with each other in a stereotypically male way, for example through posturing or by trying to intimidate each other.
27 total · 2 choice · 14 major · 11 minor
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| movie: Beau Travail (1999) | choice | Galoup and Sentain were at each other's throats |
| tftc1989e2x03 | choice | The story follows the bitterly rival gamblers Reno and Sam as they face off in a couple of extremely risky games of chance. |
| ahh2x07 | major | The story explores the aftermath of Tod killing his frenemy Jules, stemming from their rivalry over Babs Riordan. |
| ahh3x10 | major | In particular Jay and Candle became rivals within the gang after Jay humiliated Candle and usurped his position. |
| ahh3x12 | major | The brothers Ernest and Farnum had a stereotypical rivalry going on. Farnum stole both Ernest's job, his wife, and his mistress. But then Ernest killed Farnum after Farnum goaded him into it by commenting on how Ernest had pussyfooted and failed to kill him when he had the chance, back when they were youths. |
| ahp4x35 | major | Bill bested his romantic rival Baxter in a duel with swords. |
| movie: After the Apocalypse (2004) | major | The Asian man and the injured white man were competing for the woman's affections. |
| movie: Saturn 3 (1980) | major | Adam at Captain Benson were at each others throats over Alex. |
| movie: Toy Story (1995) | major | Woody vs. Buzz |
| nightgallery2x02c | major | Male students were at each other during the exam. |