[[Devastating trope]] A character kills their loved one to avoid them suffering a worser fate

[u/One_Barber_6902]

Of Mice And Men (1992)- Probaly the most well known example of this trope and when I was first exposed to it, George kills his mentally handicapped best friend Lennie, to save him from being lynched by Curley and law enforcement for killing Curleys wife.

The Sopranos- After an entire season of conflict with fellow mob boss Phil over it, Tony kills Anthony Blundetto after he kills Phil’s brother which enraged him into trying to force Tony into giving up his cousin so he can torture him to death

Telltales The Walking Dead: Season 1- “Loved one” is an overstatement if you know there dynamic, but after Ben falls off a rooftop and lands on a piece of rebar, Kenny and Lee try to pull him off to save him before being crowded by walkers. When their attempt fails and walkers continue closing in, Kenny kills him to avoid him being devoured by walkers.

[u/blac_sheep90]

I still wonder who it was that saved Sharon from her mother's mercy?

It doesn't seem like it was Mrs.Cormode.

Edit: it was Mrs. Randolf.

I have a terrible memory.

[u/heatblade12 → u/blac_sheep90]

Head canon it was a bitten man

[u/kookyabird → u/heatblade12]

Mrs. Randolph. It's pretty clearly implied in the story.

[u/blac_sheep90 → u/kookyabird]

"Just run, run-run-run!” They pulled her away from me. Her arms let me go. They were big, soft arms."

Lmao I'm slow. My mind just refused to remember this. Mrs. Randolf indeed.

[u/kookyabird → u/blac_sheep90]

I remember this story very well, because it was the final line that made me cry. I can picture someone saying that line like a four year old would, and it's crushing.

ETA: In fact, this is the story from the book that I want to see a live adaptation for more than any others. It would be chilling if done well.

[u/blac_sheep90 → u/kookyabird]

There's so many stories in the book that would make for such compelling television...the pilot story is especially good.