selfless character vs. selfish character theme
The story contrasts and compares two characters whereof one is notably egotistic, and the other notably altruistic.
5 total · 2 choice · 1 major · 2 minor
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| movie: Ran (1985) | choice | Saburo was unselfish and loyal to his father, in complete contrast to his two selfish brothers |
| tz1959e1x15 | choice | Colonel Donlin did everything he could to maximize his crew's chances of survival, whereas Officer Corey was only concerned with saving himself. |
| movie: Red Beard (1965) | major | Yasumoto was initially selfish by contrast with Red Beard who was extraordinarily selfless |
| columbo1971e6x02 | minor | There was a point of contrasting Ruth with Edward: Ruth seemingly selflessly wanted to keep on running the loss-making museum for the public's good, but Edward wanted to sell it and cash in. |
| nightgallery2x17a | minor | Charlie Rogan carried a blind boy up the hill in contrast with Joe Melcor who faked paralysis in order to scam a corporation out of $500,000. |