An overview of the Byronic hero: http://stagenotes.net/phantom/docs/ByronicTraits.pdf
https://study.com/academy/lesson/byronic-hero-definition-characteristics-examples.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byronic_hero
An overview of Romanticism: http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/english/melani/cs6/rom.html
Edward Cullen. Han Solo. Killmonger. Lestat. What do all these characters have in common besides being heartthrobs? They share a common ancestor: the Byronic Hero. Brooding, sensual, violent, intelligent, and single-minded, the Byronic hero has been a staple in literature dating back to the 19th century, but the archetype is all over film, TV and even video games. I see you Cloud Strife, all sad and angsty with your giant sword.
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