opposition to authority theme
A character is defiant towards authority and authority figures to a notable degree.
Examples
In "The Matrix" (1999), Neo's boss at the software company inside the Matrix complains that Neo thought the rules somehow didn't apply to him.
9 total · 4 major · 5 minor
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| columbo1971e4x03 | major | Cadet Springer had a chip on his shoulder, and routinely disobeyed his superiors at the academy. |
| movie: No Escape (1994) | major | A point was made about Robbins being the kind of guy who took orders from no man. |
| movie: Tank Girl (1995) | major | Tank Girl spit in the face of authority at every opportunity, and would bow down to nobody. |
| voy2x19 | major | Tom's insubordination escalated to a point that he assaulted Chakotay and was taken to the brig. |
| ent3x17 | minor | Archer was made upset when T'Pol, Tucker, and Malcolm stopped obeying his orders. Archer discharged T'Pol as first officer, confined her to quarters, and threatened to charge her with insubordination for refusing to obey his orders. |
| movie: The Blob (1988) | minor | Brian Flagg had a problem with authority figures. |
| movie: The Matrix (1999) | minor | Neo's boss at the software company inside the Matrix complained that Neo thought the rules somehow didn't apply to him. |
| rd1988e2x01 | minor | Kryten finally rebelled against his master, the Rimmer hologram. |
| rd1988e2x04 | minor | Rimmer had recurring brouhahas with the captain. |