... his own ends according to his self-generated moral code against any opposition, human or supernatural. And he exerts an attraction on other characters that is more compelling because it involves their terror at his obliviousness to ordinary human concerns and values. •Norton, 522). Heathcliff and ... •(JE, 154) and "was always alone •(JE, 154). This figure resembles the wandering and wayward Byronic hero. While inquiring about Rochester's disposition, Jane asks Mrs. Fairfax "What in short, is his character? •to which she responds "He is rather peculiar, perhaps; he has traveled ...

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... through comments made concerning him, Rochester is presented as both a Byronic hero and as being no different from most conventional heroes. In Chapter 14 of Jane Eyre, Rochester is described by a fire, sitting in eerie silence, but his emotion and feelings are never defined as one clear picture (136). Through ... the Byronic hero comes, often contained a mysterious protagonist who seemed disconnected from the other characters in the story. Later, in chapter 27, Rochester is further described as a man of passion, a key trait of the Byronic hero. When Jane denies him a kiss, he exclaims, ...

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... many recent works and modern films. As depicted by Lord Byron, a Byronic hero is, "Byronic Heroes share similar attributes to the Anti-Hero: charismatic characters with strong passions and beliefs who may act in ways which are contrary to mainstream society." (Trope par 1) they act on impulse for what's ... ability to live the life of a Byronic or Promethean hero in pride. Another example of a Byronic hero in literature is Mr. Rochester in the novel Jane Eyre. Mr. Rochester is more towards the passionate and loving Byronic hero. He often lets himself get taken over by any love even if it...

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