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| - Purity as a character trait is a very common concept in fiction. Going back to some of the earliest mythology, purity is treated as an ideal goal for everybody to strive towards. Purity is usually defined as a total lack of sin with an unrivaled dedication towards the ideals of the culture. In this sense, outside of deconstructions, purity is almost always analogous to goodness. It is often analogous to virginity as well, but not entirely bound to it. This can often go to supernatural lengths. Going more in depth, a character with this trait (usually female, but male examples aren't that uncommon) is treated both by the narrative and by many (if not all) of the characters as being a shining example of good. Almost always beautiful, she often gives off a soft radiance that tends to attract animals. Almost exclusively soft-spoken, polite, optimistic, and just all-around pleasant to be around. The general message tends to be that this is a near-angelic person and should be given the utmost respect. Probably one of the first tropes to be consumed by the overly-inclusive Mary Sue label to such a point where any character like this will be immediately labeled as one regardless of context. Because of that, it isn't quite so common any more but is still a decently popular template in some circles. Related:
* The Beautiful Tropes
* Femininity Tropes
* Magical Girl Tropes
* Mary Sue Tropes
* Princess Tropes
* Virginity Tropes
* Friend to All Living Things
* Idol Singer
* Incorruptible Pure Pureness
* The Ingenue
* Mary Sue Classic
* Mystical Waif
* Nature Adores a Virgin
* The Pollyanna
* Princess Classic
* Only the Pure of Heart
* Proper Lady
* Pure Is Not Good
* Enemy to All Living Things
* Purity Sue
* Too Good for This Sinful Earth
* Virgin Power
* Yamato Nadeshiko
* Friend to All Children
* In Harmony with Nature
* Hero's Muse
* MacGuffin Girl
* Magical Girl
* Magical Girlfriend
* Magic Idol Singer
* The Messiah
* Old-Fashioned Rowboat Date Add examples here of purity that don't quite fit in any of those articles:
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