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This is the opposite of Apologises a Lot, where a character apologizes for things he didn't do or aren't worth apologizing for. This type of character has done something (or a lifetime of somethings) that has upset others, but they refuse to apologize. They are the kind of person who, if asked "Are you proud of yourself for making Alice cry at her birthday party?", will simply reply "Yes" with a straight face. Unlike Never My Fault (though the two can overlap), they're not passing the blame, they simply aren't sorry. Or at least, they claim not to be. This can be because they feel they did what they had to do, and had no choice in the matter, or that the end result was worth it since Utopia Justifies the Means. Alternately, they may be too prideful to admit that they didn't have to go that far. A simple "sorry" can patch things up with everyone they wronged, but their ego is making it hard for them to do so. They could just be a Jerkass who responds by telling the victim to quit whining already, or a Jerkass of the self-aware kind who openly brags about being a horrible person. They might well go into a full-on Redemption Rejection, or at least being Defiant to the End. Or they could flat-out be The Sociopath, knowing on an intellectual level that they've done something wrong but just not giving a single damn. There are some cases that the unapologetic character is in fact in the right, and the person demanding an apology is actually the bad guy from an objective viewpoint. Tyrants often try to make a heroic freedom fighter admit that he loves big brother and was very wrong to try to put a stop to the Government Drug Enforcement. This is usually, but not always, a Character Flaw, and may transition into An Aesop about showing consideration for others. Naive characters will easily forgive this character despite not apologizing. A common trait of The Sociopath, the Narcissist, and a character who does things For the Evulz, and a key component of the Complete Monster by definition. Related to Lack of Empathy, if they don't feel empathetic enough to apologize. Also related to I Regret Nothing. Also see Virtue Is Weakness as the person may believe that apologizing is a sign of weakness. Ordered Apologies won't work for this character, but if it does, expect him to give a Backhanded Apology or at least an apology that is half-hearted. If he is genuinely apologetic, but has trouble actually making the apology due to pride, embarrassment, or guilt, he Cannot Spit It Out, or is Gagging On Their Words. Contrast Rejected Apology where a character refuses to accept an apology. Contrast Heel Realization, My God, What Have I Done?, and The Atoner. Examples: |
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