| abstract | - Say your standard Mook or Villain has an actual change of heart and does a Mook Face Turn or Heel Face Turn. Most of the time, it will result in their boss triggering their Cyanide Pill or Villain Override, and it usually turns into a Heroic Sacrifice because Redemption Equals Death. Sometimes, however, the right choice isn't burdened with a great price... but rewarded with life. While the rest of the enemy army and their evil bosses meet their timely end, those who repented survived. They may get upgraded to Mauve Shirt, put in the teams roster, or just allowed to go on their way and live a normal life. Whatever the case, they've effectively redeemed themselves, done good, and lived to tell about it. If a villain ever accepts the heroes Last Second Chance, this is likely the result. Also is often what leads to The Atoner. This is no guarantee of surviving in a sequel, however. Contrast Villain's Dying Grace. See also Screw This, I'm Outta Here, which often has similar results while requiring much less of a commitment. See also In Love with the Mark, which can save a hitman and target's life. NOTE: This trope only applies to characters where the redemption clearly saves their life rather than just "they change sides and live." Examples of Redemption Earns Life include:
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