Byronic Hero

Byronic Hero Romantic Hero Tragic Hero Anti-Hero During the Romantic Era, a hybrid of the Romantic Hero evolved out of the books of Lord Byron and the combination tragic electric ray/romantic hotshot/anti hero characterization of many of the protagonists in Gothic Novels. Frankenstein is considered one of the Gothic Novels that veritable 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 designer lover of Lord Byrons called him mad, bad, and dangerous to know. This epitaph stuck as a way to describe a Byronic Hero in literature as well. See if master key 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 device and able to adapt sophisticated and educated self-critical and i ntrospective mysterious, magnetic and charismatic struggling with integrity power of seduction and intimate attraction social and sexual dominance emotional conflicts, bipolar tendencies, or moodiness a distaste for social institutions and norms being an exile, an outcast, or an outlaw dark attributes not normally associated with a hero disrespect of rank and privilege a troubled past cynicism arrogance self-destructive behavior Characteristics of The Romantic Hero Birth and class are unessential the individual transcends society The battle is internal it is a psychological war won by the courage to be me Moral codes are eccentricheroes bring on their own rules Passions are outside of individual control 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 particular project and to a community of like- ideaed others Characteristics of The Tragic Hero has st rong extraordinary character of noble nativity (aristocrat or royalty) possesses a flaw in character which is his or her weakness Great Weakness (obsession, lust, greed, desire) leads to ultimate autumn has a moment of Tragic prime(a) which spirals into the downfall of hero Downfall always includes death in a traditional tragedy Downfall also brings about far-reaching catastrophe many deaths, downfall of family, kingdom or society Tragic Hero has potential to turn into an Anti-Hero Characteristics of The Anti-hero foil 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 misapprehend and have potential for good may have been wronged and bent on revenge may wake up no sympathy from reader may elicit some sympathy from reader may possess strong ambition to succeed or desire for power lives on fringes of society may be considered ugly or unattractive or possesses/obtai ned some physical scar, deformity or imperfection that may have lead to their evil behavior