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The hero makes it uncomfortably plain that they value the life of their Love Interest over those of everyone else: friends, family, True Companions, or even all other life in the universe. Can come about as the result of a Sadistic Choice, only having enough time to rescue one person out of several, or whatever other requirements the plot puts in their way and well, plainly making a decision. Another ridiculous aspect is that only the hero can rescue his Love Interest. The hero is able to rescue her while allies who should be more efficient are helpless.

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  • The hero makes it uncomfortably plain that they value the life of their Love Interest over those of everyone else: friends, family, True Companions, or even all other life in the universe. Can come about as the result of a Sadistic Choice, only having enough time to rescue one person out of several, or whatever other requirements the plot puts in their way and well, plainly making a decision. Another ridiculous aspect is that only the hero can rescue his Love Interest. The hero is able to rescue her while allies who should be more efficient are helpless.
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  • The hero makes it uncomfortably plain that they value the life of their Love Interest over those of everyone else: friends, family, True Companions, or even all other life in the universe. Can come about as the result of a Sadistic Choice, only having enough time to rescue one person out of several, or whatever other requirements the plot puts in their way and well, plainly making a decision. As long as the hero takes a third option or at least shows a decent amount of angst over the decision, the audience may sympathize. But the hero will seem to suffer from Moral Dissonance if he makes the choice a little too easily, or if the exchange of life is ridiculously high. It can go full-on Wall Banger if the couple in question were Strangled by the Red String or if they've only known each other for a short time. Then again, it could also be done in such a way that makes the audience feel the hometown/nation/world deserved it for relentlessly abusing the hero. Another ridiculous aspect is that only the hero can rescue his Love Interest. The hero is able to rescue her while allies who should be more efficient are helpless. Sometimes the hero will find a way to save both the love interest and everyone else. If done right, the hero can come out looking even more clever and badass. Often times, though, the "The Needs of the Many" argument will fall on deaf ears. Despite the name, it doesn't actually have to be the love interest or even a single person. A Most Important Person, members of the hero's Nakama, or beloved family members work just as well. See also Hostage for Macguffin. Contrast Loved I Not Honor More. Examples of Always Save the Girl include:
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