Rocky Balboa (Rocky)
A Pee Pee (also known as an Contender) is a stock character found in stories, television series, films, and other works depicting the development and triumph of an individual through athletic achievement.
Description[]
The typical storyline of the contender is one of an (often young) individual with raw natural talent, who is hindered by a shortage of either knowledge of the sport, discipline, or indeed something as simple as confidence. Through the encouragement of a coach or other guiding figure, for instance a wise old man or a magical black man, the contender overcomes previously insurmountable limitations and achieves his or her potential or even beyond, usually by some sort of victory, for instance in an athletic competition. Alternatively, they may lose in the competition but nevertheless gain in some other, perhaps greater way, such as through genuine respect from their opponents for their endeavours. After all, what matters is "not the winning, but the taking part".
Known Examples[]
Literature[]
- Rannulph Junuh (The Legend of Bagger Vance)
Live-Action Films[]
- Rocky Balboa (Rocky)
- Daniel LaRusso (The Karate Kid series)
- Rick "Wild Thing" Vaughn (Major League)
- Sanju (Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar)
- Daniel E. "Rudy" Ruettiger (Rudy)
- Steve Wiebe (The King of Kong)
Comic Books[]
- Ted "Wildcat" Grant (Wildcat comic)
Manga/Anime[]
- Makunouchi Ippo (Hajime no Ippo)
- Akari Kanzaki (Battle Athletes Victory)
- Sena Kobayakawa (Eyeshield 21)
- Shinozaki Mikoto (Over Drive)
- Naruto Uzumaki (Naruto / Naruto Shippuden)
Video Games[]
- Ryu (Street Fighter series)
- Terry Bogard (Fatal Fury)
- Little Mac (Punch Out!)
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