In bully game fanfic, a frequent theme is the exploration of the bully's motives. Sometimes it's due to insecurities, other times it could be a result of a bad influence or a difficult home life. Friendship is also a common theme. For example, how other characters interact with the bully or the victim, and whether they try to stop the bullying or get caught up in it. And of course, the theme of justice, whether the bully gets what they deserve or if the victim finds a way to stand up for themselves.
One common theme is the power dynamic. The bully often has some form of power over the other characters, whether it's social status or physical strength. Another theme is the transformation of the bully character, either towards redemption or further into villainy. Also, the relationship between the bully and the victim, which can range from pure antagonism to a more complex relationship where there might be hidden feelings or a change in the nature of their interaction.
A prevalent theme is the exploration of the bully's backstory. Writers often use this to make the bully more complex. Also, the theme of resistance against the bully is common, where the victims band together to fight back in creative ways.
One common theme is redemption. Sasuke often starts as a bully and then has to redeem himself for his actions towards Sakura.
Long - term psychological damage. In bully horror stories, the bullied often end up with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, or post - traumatic stress disorder. This is because they constantly live in fear and have to endure so much emotional pain. For instance, a bullied child may grow up to be an adult who has difficulty trusting others or forming relationships due to the past bullying experiences.
One common theme could be family dynamics gone wrong. It might explore how the relationship between a mother and her sons deteriorates to the point of bullying behavior within the fictional context. Another theme could be the psychological impact on the characters involved, such as the sons' possible reasons for their bullying behavior, like feeling neglected by their mother.
One common theme is power imbalance. In a bully love story, one character often has more power, whether it's physical, social or emotional, over the other. For example, in 'Twilight', Edward has supernatural powers and more life experience than Bella. Another theme is redemption. The 'bully' character usually has to change or redeem themselves for the love to be fully realized. Like Mr. Darcy in 'Pride and Prejudice' who changes his proud ways.
One common theme is isolation. Gay individuals who are bullied often feel alone as others around them either participate in the bullying or are too afraid to stand up for them. For example, in a school setting, the bullied gay student may find themselves eating lunch alone while the bullies surround them with taunts.
One common theme is the underdog's struggle. The bullied character is often an underdog who has to find their strength to fight back against the bully. Another theme is the discovery of hidden powers or abilities within the bullied character, which helps them in their fight.
Another theme is transformation. In 'Beauty and the Beast', the Beast transforms from a rough and angry being to a loving one because of his love for Belle. His initial 'bullying' behavior of forcing her to stay changes as he changes.
Love and friendship are also common themes. Despite the bullying, the story often shows the development of love or strong friendship. It could be the love between the bullied character and someone who supports them, or the forging of a new friendship that helps the bullied character overcome the situation. Also, family relationships play a role. Sometimes the family's reaction to the character's sexual orientation can either be part of the problem, like if they are not accepting, or part of the solution if they are supportive.
One common theme is redemption. Often, the bully character will start off mean but then gradually become a better person. The lemon aspect can add a bit of spice to the romantic or relationship - building parts.