The martyr is the cause paid in person — witness by suffering, the self spent as testimony. Playing the martyr names sacrifice performed for its audience; the true martyr, conviction priced at everything; the archetype audits what your suffering serves.
Positive Resonance
Conviction witnessed at full price, the cause served past comfort
Shadow Aspect
Suffering performed for its credit, the account kept aloud
Nuances
The price paid: conviction costed in person
Playing the martyr: the sacrifice invoiced socially
The unwitnessed sacrifice: giving without the ledger