Another theme is redemption. Characters might be trying to redeem themselves from the state of misery. In 'Crime and Punishment', Raskolnikov is in a state of mental and moral misery after committing a crime. He tries to borrow the idea of redemption through suffering and eventually finds a path towards it.
One common theme is struggle. In these novels, characters are often struggling against the misery they have borrowed or been thrust into. For example, in 'The Great Gatsby', Jay Gatsby is in a sense borrowing the misery of unrequited love. His struggle to win Daisy back is a central theme.
One common theme is alienation. Characters in misery novels often feel isolated from society or those around them. For example, in 'The Catcher in the Rye', Holden Caulfield feels like an outsider. Another theme is unfulfilled dreams. In 'Of Mice and Men', George and Lennie's dream of having their own farm never comes true.
Isolation is a common theme. In many such stories, the characters are alone, either physically or emotionally. For example, in 'The Yellow Wallpaper', the woman is isolated in the room, which intensifies her misery.
Since I'm not overly familiar with this specific fanfiction type, it could potentially include themes of fear, power dynamics. Maybe Percy has some sort of power or ability that he uses to intimidate or 'scare' Misery.
The 80s horror novels related to misery often had a sense of impending doom. They usually had characters who were already in a state of some sort of distress or had past traumas. For example, in 'Pet Sematary', the family was dealing with the loss of a beloved pet, which is a form of misery, and this led them into the more terrifying events of the story.
Another novel could be 'The Grapes of Wrath' by John Steinbeck. It shows the misery of the Dust Bowl era, with the Joad family's journey through hardships, poverty, and the struggle for survival in a harsh economic and environmental climate.
The main themes include grief and the human need for connection. Iona is consumed by grief over his son's death and tries repeatedly to connect with others by sharing his story. But he is met with apathy. Also, there is the theme of the dehumanizing effect of urban life. People are so focused on their own affairs that they don't see the humanity in Iona.
Love and lust are common themes. Often, these novels explore the connection between physical attraction and emotional attachment. For example, in many romance - based sex - related novels, the characters are initially drawn to each other sexually and then develop deeper emotional bonds.
One common theme is love and passion. Sex is often intertwined with love in novels, showing how physical attraction can be part of a deeper emotional connection. Another theme is power. In some stories, sex can be a means of one character exerting power over another, either through seduction or coercion. Also, the exploration of taboos related to sex is a theme. Novels may deal with topics like adultery or forbidden love, which involve sex and go against social norms.
One common theme is displacement. Refugees are forced to leave their homes, and novels often explore the emotional and physical upheaval this causes. For example, in 'The Book of Unknown Americans', the characters have to leave behind their familiar lives in Latin America.
One of the well - known 80s horror novels related to misery is 'Pet Sematary' by Stephen King. It's a story filled with grief and horror as it delves into the idea of bringing the dead back to life, but with terrifying consequences. The characters in the book experience great misery as they face the unnatural events that unfold.