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* In the alternate-universe ''Film/StarTrek2009'', George Kirk is killed in battle while fighting to save his wife and newborn son. 22 years later, however, said son (James T. Kirk) has no interest in Starfleet until Captain Pike [[DareToBeBadass dares him to be even better than his father]]. He takes that dare, and ends up fulfilling it.
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* In ''WesternAnimation/TheLittleMermaidIIIArielsBeginning'', Ariel's mother was revealed to have died while visiting the surface.

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* In ''WesternAnimation/TheLittleMermaidIIIArielsBeginning'', ''WesternAnimation/TheLittleMermaidArielsBeginning'', Ariel's mother was revealed to have died while visiting the surface.
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* ''Manga/{{Bleach}}'': In keeping with his family's tradition, Uryuu has doggedly pursued becoming a [[ArcherArchetype Quincy]], against his father's [[RefusalOfTheCall wishes]], even visiting his [[OldMaster grandfather]] behind his father's back to learn more. [[HeroicNeutral Ryuuken]] never explains his objection to Uryuu and, aside from hinting a DeclarationOfProtection is involved, Souken also refuses to tell Uryuu the reason. Uryuu finally walks out on his father sometime after Souken is killed by the hollows Quincies fight against. [[spoiler: It turns out that Uryuu's mother and Ichigo's mother (who was Ryuuken's cousin) [[PlotTriggeringDeath were killed]] by the [[TheEmperor Quincy King]] and that he also [[WouldHurtAChild tried to kill]] the (then) eight-year old Uryuu. Uryuu mysteriously survived and now the Quincy King wants control over Uryuu's power. It seems Ryuuken did have a lot to worry about, after all.]]

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* ''Manga/{{Bleach}}'': In keeping with his family's tradition, Uryuu has doggedly pursued becoming a [[ArcherArchetype Quincy]], Quincy, against his father's [[RefusalOfTheCall wishes]], even visiting his [[OldMaster grandfather]] behind his father's back to learn more. [[HeroicNeutral Ryuuken]] never explains his objection to Uryuu and, aside from hinting a DeclarationOfProtection is involved, Souken also refuses to tell Uryuu the reason. Uryuu finally walks out on his father sometime after Souken is killed by the hollows Quincies fight against. [[spoiler: It turns out that Uryuu's mother and Ichigo's mother (who was Ryuuken's cousin) [[PlotTriggeringDeath were killed]] by the [[TheEmperor Quincy King]] and that he also [[WouldHurtAChild tried to kill]] the (then) eight-year old Uryuu. Uryuu mysteriously survived and now the Quincy King wants control over Uryuu's power. It seems Ryuuken did have a lot to worry about, after all.]]

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* In ''Film/KingsmanTheSecretService'', Eggsy's father died on the path to becoming a Kingsman, and his mother wanted him to give up the Marines for this reason. Nevertheless, Eggsy is intent on his Kingsman training, [[spoiler:and joins in the end]].



* In ''Franchise/StarWars Episode IV: Film/ANewHope'', Luke Skywalker learns that his father was a Jedi Knight who was murdered by Darth Vader. He later tells Obi-Wan Kenobi, "I want to learn the ways of the Force and become a Jedi like my father." At the time, he is unaware of what [[FallenHero actually became of said father]].



* In ''Franchise/StarWars Episode IV: Film/ANewHope'', Luke Skywalker learns that his father was a Jedi Knight who was murdered by Darth Vader. He later tells Obi-Wan Kenobi, "I want to learn the ways of the Force and become a Jedi like my father." At the time, he is unaware of what [[FallenHero actually became of said father]].



* ''Film/{{Twister}}'': Jo chases tornadoes to understand them better and prevent casualties, because her father was killed by one.
* In ''Film/KingsmanTheSecretService'', Eggsy's father died on the path to becoming a Kingsman, and his mother wanted him to give up the Marines for this reason. Nevertheless, Eggsy is intent on his Kingsman training, [[spoiler:and joins in the end]].
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* ''Film/BlackPanther2018'' has a villainous version of this where Killmonger, [[spoiler:Erik Stevens aka N'Jaka]] continues his father's work after discovering his father's death.

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* ''Film/BlackPanther2018'' has a villainous version of this where Killmonger, [[spoiler:Erik Stevens aka N'Jaka]] N'Jaka]], continues his father's work after discovering his father's death.



* In ''Film/KingsmanTheSecretService'', Eggsy's father died on the path to become a Kingsman, and his mother wanted him to give up the Marines for this reason. Nevertheless, Eggsy is intent on his Kingsman training, [[spoiler:and joins in the end]].

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* In ''Film/KingsmanTheSecretService'', Eggsy's father died on the path to become becoming a Kingsman, and his mother wanted him to give up the Marines for this reason. Nevertheless, Eggsy is intent on his Kingsman training, [[spoiler:and joins in the end]].



* The "Drina" ballet-book series is about a young girl who wants to be a ballet dancer, but is prevented by her grandmother. She discovers that her mother was a world-class ballerina until both parents died in a plane crash on their way to her mother's performance.

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* The "Drina" ballet-book series is about a young girl who wants to be a ballet dancer, but is prevented by her grandmother. She discovers that her mother was a world-class ballerina until both parents died in a plane crash on their way to her mother's a performance.



* Samantha, the Victorian Era [[Literature/AmericanGirlsCollection American Girl]], had a desire to visit the island her parents died sailing back from, just to see what it was like. She also got caught in a storm with her friends while sailing back, but managed to survive.

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* Samantha, the Victorian Era Victorian-Era [[Literature/AmericanGirlsCollection American Girl]], had a desire to visit the island her parents died sailing back from, just to see what it was like. She also got caught in a storm with her friends while sailing back, but managed to survive.



* Ruby in ''WebAnimation/{{RWBY}}'' aspires to be a huntress like her parents, especially her deceased mother who was a full-time huntress, compared to her dad who was a teacher. She wants to help people and sees it as a more glamorous option than being a policewoman. Roman points out hunters tend to have a short life expectancy due to the job but it never deterred Ruby.

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* Ruby in ''WebAnimation/{{RWBY}}'' aspires to be a huntress like her parents, especially her deceased mother who was a full-time huntress, compared to her dad who was a teacher. She wants to help people and sees it as a more glamorous option than being a policewoman. Roman points out hunters tend to have a short life expectancy due to the job expectancy, but it that never deterred deters Ruby.

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