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** [[IgnorantOfTheCall Bob is unaware of the heroic consequences of his actions]], and thus sees no reason to brag about them.

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* '''Reconstructed''': Until Alice shames them by revealing Bob's heroic deeds and tells them that not boasting about himself makes him even more heroic.

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* '''Reconstructed''': '''Reconstructed''':
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Until Alice shames them by revealing Bob's heroic deeds and tells them that not boasting about himself makes him even more heroic.heroic.
** Bob's humility in regards to his heroic deeds makes him even more loved and respected, and he gets free gifts and compliments as a result wherever he goes.
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** Bob has some SmugSuper moments, but never goes overbroad and is willing to recognize he's not infallible. Plus he always gives credit to fellow heroes for their deeds as well and would never take undeserved credit from other people's heroics.

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** Bob has some SmugSuper moments, but never goes overbroad overboard and is willing to recognize he's not infallible. Plus he always gives credit to fellow heroes for their deeds as well and would never take undeserved credit from other people's heroics.
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** Bob has some SmugSuper moments, but never goes overbroad and is willing to recognize he's not infallible. Plus he always gives credit to fellow heroes for their deeds as well and would never take undeserved credit from other people's heroics.

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* '''Justified''': [[UpbringingMakesTheHero Bob was raised to be humble]], and that doesn't change even when he has good reason to brag.

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[[UpbringingMakesTheHero Bob was raised to be humble]], and that doesn't change even when he has good reason to brag.brag.
** Bob's actions provided only one of the [[DisasterDominoes dominoes]] that did Evulz in and he knows it.

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* '''Subverted''': Bob makes a show of being humble, but soon reveals a more egotistical side.

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Bob makes a show of being humble, but soon reveals a more egotistical side.side.
** Bob's humility is an act. He does it to look good when [[BitchInSheepsClothing in reality, he's a selfish jerk]].



* '''Deconstructed''': Because Bob never brags about himself, people don't even know that he's a hero and treat him like he's a loser.

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* '''Deconstructed''': '''Deconstructed''':
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Because Bob never brags about himself, people don't even know that he's a hero and treat him like he's a loser.loser.
** Bob really does ThinkNothingOfIt because of all the pain and suffering that still happens in the world despite his best efforts. His humility hides deep depression.

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* '''Downplayed''': Bob foils a robbery and quietly shrugs off the ensuing kudos.

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* '''Downplayed''': '''Downplayed''':
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Bob foils a robbery and quietly shrugs off the ensuing kudos.kudos.
** Bob is a powerful hero who has saved the world and he doesn't try to get praise for it, but feels flattered if others admire him.
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** Bob is a GloryHound who relentlessly searches for praise and recognition, despite the harm it causes others.

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* '''Deconstructed''': Because Bob never brags about himself, people don't even know that he's a hero and treat him like he's a loser.
* '''Reconstructed''': Until Alice shames them by revealing Bob's heroic deeds and tells them that not boasting about himself makes him even more heroic.



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* '''Justified''': Bob was raised to be humble, and that doesn't change even when he has good reason to brag.

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* '''Justified''': [[UpbringingMakesTheHero Bob was raised to be humble, humble]], and that doesn't change even when he has good reason to brag.



* '''Averted''': Bob seeks glory and fame for his heroic actions.

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* '''Averted''': Bob [[GlorySeeker seeks glory and fame fame]] for his heroic actions.



* '''Discussed''': ???
* '''Conversed''': ???

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* '''Discussed''': ???
"If Bob succeeds in saving the day, don't expect him to brag about it."
* '''Conversed''': ???"Does it seem like the best heroes are the ones who are also the least boastful?"
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* '''Averted''': Bob seeks glory and fame for hie heroic actions.

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* '''Averted''': Bob seeks glory and fame for hie his heroic actions.



* '''Exploited''': Because of Bob's humbleness, [[GloryHound Charlie]] takes credit for Bob's heroic deeds.
* '''Defied''': Bob finds humbleness tiring and decides to pursue fame and glory anyway.

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* '''Exploited''': Because of Bob's humbleness, humility, [[GloryHound Charlie]] takes credit for Bob's heroic deeds.
* '''Defied''': Bob finds humbleness humility tiring and decides to pursue fame and glory anyway.
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* '''Exaggerated''': Bob has god-like powers, but considers himself to be [[HereoicSelfDeprecation the lowest human alive]].

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* '''Exaggerated''': Bob has god-like powers, but considers himself to be [[HereoicSelfDeprecation [[HeroicSelfDeprecation the lowest human alive]].
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* '''Exaggerated''': Bob has god-like powers, but considers himself to be a below-average person.
* '''Downplayed''': Bob refuses people's thanks after he foils a robbery.

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* '''Exaggerated''': Bob has god-like powers, but considers himself to be a below-average person.
[[HereoicSelfDeprecation the lowest human alive]].
* '''Downplayed''': Bob refuses people's thanks after he foils a robbery.robbery and quietly shrugs off the ensuing kudos.
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** Bob is a MilesGlorious who claims heroic deeds he didn't do.

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** Bob is a MilesGlorious MilesGloriosus who claims heroic deeds he didn't do.
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'''Basic Trope''': A hero has no ego and believes themself to be ordinary.
* '''Straight''': Bob is a powerful hero who has saved the world, but he rejects the spotlight and refers to himself as "an ordinary guy trying to do the right thing."
* '''Exaggerated''': Bob has god-like powers, but considers himself to be a below-average person.
* '''Downplayed''': Bob refuses people's thanks after he foils a robbery.
* '''Justified''': Bob was raised to be humble, and that doesn't change even when he has good reason to brag.
* '''Inverted''':
** Bob is a MilesGlorious who claims heroic deeds he didn't do.
** Bob has an AwesomeEgo about his heroic feats.
** Evulz is a very humble villain who doesn't concern himself with being feared or admired as long as he gets what he wants.
* '''Subverted''': Bob makes a show of being humble, but soon reveals a more egotistical side.
* '''Double Subverted''': He later apologizes and it turns out to be a momentary lapse.
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* '''Zig-Zagged''': Bob sometimes acts humble and sometimes is a braggart.
* '''Averted''': Bob seeks glory and fame for hie heroic actions.
* '''Enforced''': "How do we keep Bob relatable and down-to-earth after he saved the world?" "Have him refuse to take credit."
* '''Lampshaded''': "Bob has every reason to brag, but he never does. Why's that?"
* '''Invoked''': Bob's mentor insists he must not pursue glory and fame, and Bob takes it to heart.
* '''Exploited''': Because of Bob's humbleness, [[GloryHound Charlie]] takes credit for Bob's heroic deeds.
* '''Defied''': Bob finds humbleness tiring and decides to pursue fame and glory anyway.
* '''Discussed''': ???
* '''Conversed''': ???
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