Literary archetype referring to a character who rejects established norms
The Romantic hero is a literary archetype referring to a character that rejects established norms and conventions, has been rejected by society, and has themselves at the center of their own existence.[1] The Romantic hero is often the protagonist in a literary work, and the primary focus is on the character's thoughts rather than their actions.
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