Jean Valjean from 'Les Misérables'. His upbringing in poverty and his subsequent unjust imprisonment led to his transformation into a hero. He constantly strived to do good despite the harshness of his past.
A horrible upbringing can provide the motivation for a character to become a hero. For example, if a character has been bullied or oppressed during their upbringing, they may develop a strong sense of justice and a desire to protect the weak. This can drive them to take heroic actions in the face of danger.
One example could be 'Wuthering Heights'. Heathcliff and Catherine's love is filled with so much passion but also hatred, jealousy and revenge. Their relationship causes a cycle of misery for themselves and those around them. Another is 'Anna Karenina'. Anna's affair with Vronsky leads to her downfall in a society that shuns her for breaking the rules of marriage, and ultimately she meets a tragic end.
Well, a horrible bedtime story might be about a monster that lives under the bed and grabs the feet of anyone who dangles them over the edge. Or it could be a story of a witch who turns children into frogs if they don't go to sleep immediately. There's also the tale of a ghost ship that sails into the bay at midnight, bringing a sense of doom and gloom.
One horrible true crime story is the case of Ted Bundy. He was a serial killer who preyed on young women. He was charming and used his looks to gain the trust of his victims before brutally murdering them. His crimes spanned multiple states and left many families devastated.
In some fanfics, Naruto might be depicted as using excessive force against his friends in a fit of rage. For example, he could accidentally harm Sasuke while they're having an intense argument. This goes against his usual character of valuing his comrades.
You might consider Harry Potter. He's brave, loyal, and has a strong sense of friendship. He faces many challenges but never gives up. Another could be Katniss Everdeen from 'The Hunger Games'. She's resourceful, determined, and willing to fight for what's right.
One horrible sci - fi novel could be 'Battlefield Earth' by L. Ron Hubbard. The story has a convoluted plot and the characters lack depth. Another might be 'The Eye of Argon', which is known for its extremely poor writing quality, including grammar and prose that are just painful to read. And then there's 'Plan 9 from Outer Space' in book form. The movie was bad, and the book has the same sort of disjointed and ill - conceived story that fails to engage readers on any meaningful level.
In the 'Star Wars' series, Princess Leia mentored Luke Skywalker in a way. She was part of the Rebel Alliance and got Luke involved in the fight against the Empire. She also provided emotional support and her own brand of tough - love leadership that influenced Luke's growth as a hero.
Sure. The rakish hero, like Captain Wentworth in 'Persuasion'. He's a bit of a ladies' man at first. Then there's the intellectual hero, such as Henry Tilney in 'Northanger Abbey', who is smart and well - read. And the heroic soldier type, who is brave and has a sense of duty.
One horrible animal story is about the illegal dog fighting rings. Dogs are forced to fight each other brutally, often resulting in serious injuries or even death. Another is the case of some poachers killing elephants just for their tusks, leaving baby elephants orphaned and the whole elephant herd in chaos. And there are also stories of cruel animal experiments where animals are subjected to inhumane procedures without proper ethical consideration.