Byronic Hero

Byronic wedge heel Romantic hotshot tragic Hero anti-Hero During the Romantic Era, a hybrid of the Romantic Hero evolved away of the writings of Lord Byron and the combination tragic chock/romantic combatant/anti gun for hire characterization of many of the protagonists in Gothic Novels. Frankenstein is considered one and only(a) of the Gothic Novels that developed out the the Romantic Era. The heroes in Frankenstein could fit into the Byronic Hero category or be classified as Romantic, Tragic, or Anti Heroes.Lady Caroline Lamb, a former lover of Lord Byrons called him mad, bad, and heartbreaking to know. This epitaph stuck as a way to describe a Byronic Hero in literature as well. See if Victor Frankenstein fits the description of the Byronic Hero or if he embodies more of the traits of the other heroes. What about Captain Walton and the Monster? Characteristics of The Byronic Hero high level of intelligence and perception cunning and able to adapt sophisticated and educated self-critical and introspective mysterious, magnetic and charismatic struggling with rightfulness power of seduction and sexual attraction social and sexual confidence emotional conflicts, bipolar tendencies, or moodiness a distaste for social institutions and norms universe an exile, an outcast, or an outlaw dark attributes not normally associated with a hero disrespect of rank and privilege a troubled past cynicism assertion self-destructive behavior Characteristics of The Romantic Hero Birth and class atomic number 18 unimportant the individual transcends society The battle is internal it is a mental war won by the courage to be me Moral codes ar eccentricheroes make their own rules Passions are outside of individual control condition Self knowledge is valued more than physical strength or endurance (physical courage is de-valued) The hero is moody, isolated, and introspective Loyalty is to a fussy project and to a community of like- spirited others Characteristics of The Tragic Hero has significant extraordinary character of noble birth (aristocrat or royalty) causees a spot in character which is his or her weakness Great Weakness (obsession, lust, greed, desire) leads to net downfall has a moment of Tragic Choice which spirals into the downfall of hero Downfall always includes death in a traditional disaster Downfall also brings about far-reaching catastrophe many deaths, downfall of family, commonwealth or society Tragic Hero has potential to turn into an Anti-Hero Characteristics of The Anti-hero obstruct to the mission or life of the hero possesses a sharp mind or cunning nature often possesses superhuman strength or power may be profoundly evil may be misunderstood and cook potential for good may have been wronged and curing on revenge may elicit no sympathy from endorser may elicit some sympathy from reader may possess strong ambition to succeed or desire for power lives on fringes of societ y may be considered ugly or unattractive or possesses/obtained some physical scar, deformity or imperfection that may have lead to their evil behavior