A Closer Look Into The Byronic Hero The

A Closer Look Into The Byronic Hero

The Byronic Hero Revengeful Defiant Arrogant Exiled or Alone Troubled Past Bi-Polar Egoistic Pessimistic Charismatic Capable of Affection Never truly win

Popular Examples

Frankenstein; The Creature/Monster Exiled (due to looks) Revengeful (towards Victor) Troubled past (abandoned) Miserable in the end (no companions)

Diablo III; Demon Hunters Defiant (against social structures) Revengeful (towards demons) Troubled Past (demons kill family) Vigilantes(not part of a nation or group) Bi-Polar (“at war with themselves")

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