The Kite Runner also has elements of such transformation. Amir, in the story, has committed some unforgivable acts in his childhood due to his cowardice. But as he grows up and faces his past, he tries to make amends and becomes a better person. It shows the journey of a character from a state of moral deficiency to a more redeemed and 'good' state.
One example could be 'Pride and Prejudice'. Mr. Darcy initially gives off the impression of a rather 'bad man' with his pride and aloofness, but as the story progresses, he shows his true good nature towards Elizabeth, the good girl. Another is 'Wuthering Heights'. Heathcliff starts as a rather dark and vengeful character, yet his complex relationship with Cathy, the good girl in a sense, unfolds in a very intense way.
Redemption is a very common theme. Just like in the examples I mentioned before, the character who was 'bad' initially tries to make up for their past wrongdoings. It's about finding a way to be forgiven, either by others or by themselves.
There are quite a few 'bad girl fan fiction' pieces in the Twilight fandom. Some fans rewrite the story with a female character who has a 'bad girl' edge, defying the norms of the original story. Also, in the Harry Potter fandom, there are fictions where a new female character is introduced as a 'bad girl', causing chaos in Hogwarts. These fictions add a new and exciting twist to the well - known universes.
One example is 'The Outsiders'. It has elements of a 'bad boy' type of story. The characters from different social classes, some considered 'bad' in society's eyes, have complex relationships. Another is 'Wuthering Heights'. Heathcliff can be seen as a 'bad boy' figure. His love for Catherine is intense and tumultuous.
Redemption is a big theme. The bad man often has to face his flaws and try to become a better person because of the good girl. Another theme is love's power. It is usually the love for the good girl that motivates the bad man to change. For example, in 'Beauty and the Beast', the Beast's love for Belle makes him want to be better.
Sure. 'Gone Girl' can be considered in a way. The female character in it has some rather complex and 'bad girl' - like traits. She manipulates situations to her advantage in a very devious way.
A really good mountain man historical fiction is 'Jeremiah Johnson'. It is based on the real - life experiences of mountain men. The book shows how they coped with the harsh environment, fought with wild animals and sometimes, with other humans. It also gives insights into their cultural and social aspects, like how they traded and formed communities in the mountains.
Yes, 'The First Men in the Moon' by H.G. Wells is also a kind of 'first man' historical fiction. It's about the journey to the moon in a fictionalized early exploration scenario. It's really imaginative and Wells' writing style makes the story engaging.
In the story 'The Outsiders', Ponyboy is from a group of 'bad boys' in a sense, being a greaser. Cherry is more of a good girl from the Socs side. Their interactions show the contrast between their worlds. Ponyboy has a tough exterior and gets into fights, while Cherry is more refined. Their brief encounters and the understanding that develops between them is an interesting take on the bad boy - good girl dynamic.
One classic 'bad boy to good girl' story is 'Pride and Prejudice'. Mr. Darcy, initially seen as a proud and somewhat bad - mannered man, gradually changes in Elizabeth Bennet's eyes and becomes a loving partner. Another could be in the movie '10 Things I Hate About You', where the bad - boy type character has to change his ways to win the good - girl over.