spendthrift theme

also known as: profligacy

There is a character who chronically and frivolously spends more money than they really can afford to spend.

6 total · 3 major · 3 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
ahp7x27 major Alan used the money he got from Rolston to splurge on an apartment in the city and a night out at an expensive restaurant.
movie: Around the World in 80 Days (1956) major Mr. Fogg put all his cash in a suitcase and spend it lavishly to make his time across the various continents in record time, without compromising more than necessary on comfort.
movie: The Great Ziegfeld (1936) major Despite having produced many successful Broadway shows, there were at least two instances where Ziegfeld had to go cap in hand to find backing for his next venture. He blew money gambling in Monte Carlo, bought expensive jewels and orchids for Anna, and lost a large sum of borrowed money in the stock market.
ahp4x23 minor Dorothy was spending her husband John out of house and home.
ahp4x24 minor Lady Avon had caviar for breakfast even though she might not be able even to pay the hotel bill.
columbo1971e6x03 minor Vivian was spending her husband into the poorhouse.