What is the myth of Byronic hero?

Answer 1

In a lesson on Lord Byron, you learned that the Byronic hero does not consider himself innocent. He broods over some unidentified and seemingly unforgivable sin in his past. Considering the world a "place of agony and strife" where he must "suffer" for this sin, the defiant and tormented hero turns in upon himself and gives way to moodiness and melancholy as he wanders from place to place in an attempt to escape himself and the world. This hero, however, takes a masochisticdelight in his suffering. Thus, the Byronic hero is pleasantly, rather than desperately, miserable.

Answer 2

The Byronic hero is a literary archetype popularized by the British poet Lord Byron. This character is typically characterized by a complex personality that combines intelligence, emotional depth, and flaws such as arrogance, cynicism, and brooding introspection. Byronic heroes often challenge societal norms and struggle with inner turmoil and personal demons.

Answer 3

Michael Jackson is heroic, but, with at least one fatal flaw, hence, Byronic.

Answer 4

Byronic Hero, is a male who flawed by either by his appearance or his ideals or both, he is not perfect, yet he is a genius, suave, mysterious.