| Title: | The Byronic Hero |
| Author: | Cristina Gabriela Marin |
| Publication: | Language and Literature – European Landmarks of Identity, 4 (2), p. 81-86 |
| p-ISSN: | 1843-1577 |
| Publisher: | Universitatea din Pitești |
| Place: | Pitești |
| Year: | 2008 |
| Abstract: | George Gordon Byron wrote poetry of an extraordinary range and diversity. It has been said that Byron could only represent himself under various disguises that “Childe Harold”, “The Corsair”, “Lara” and “Don Juan” are variants of a single personality who sins and suffers and yet, is to be pitied for his suffering. The present paper wants to highlight an important component of Byron’s creation- the construction of the Byronic hero. The literary works of Byron were often characterized by characters who lead a rebellious, nonconformist streak. The Byronic hero is one of the most prominent literary character types of the Romantic period. He exhibits several characteristics traits, and in many ways he can be considered a rebel. He is usually isolated from society as a wanderer or is in exile of some kind. Within Byron’s own work, an example of the Byronic hero may be the protagonist of the dramatic poem, Manfred. In this case, Manfred is found to be of guilty conscience over the death of Astarte and the forbidden, lustful act the two committed, most likely forbidden due to their relation as brother and sister. Another example is the poem “Prometheus”. Byron makes Prometheus to be the suffering, isolated hero, who is shown to be victorious over the oppressors despite its eternal torture. Byron is one of the most colourful figures in literature personifying the Romantic Movement in his life as well as in his multi faceted writings. The shortness of his life and his dramatic death enhance his stature and the term Byronic hero is as vital as a reference today as it was during his lifetime. |
| Key words: | vindication, strength, rebellious, masculinity, nonconformist |
| Language: | English |
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