Definition: unswerving in allegiance Characters in Literature: Sam Gamgee (Lord of the Rings), Lloyd Henreid (The Stand), Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Common Portrayals: soldiers, yes-men in the business world, cult members, best friends, the mafia Clichés to Avoid: comparing someone’s loyalty to that of a dog, kissing the ring as a pledge of loyalty, criminals who choose prison or death […]