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Common Trope In Labouef

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The second common trope used in this movie is a final showdown. In one of the last scenes of the movie, a gun battle ensues between Rooster and his enemy Ned. Ned has the upper hand as he and his comrades outnumber Rooster 4 to 1. The cowboys charge towards each other on their horses as their pistols are firing. The tension rises as it seems that Ned will prevail until suddenly a shot rings out from the top of the hill. LaBouef, who has been concealed from sight, fires a single blow that kills the scoundrel just in time. It was an exciting final showdown full of excitement and as anticipated, the good guys won.

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