A penance novel typically focuses on the journey of a character who is seeking to atone for something. It could be a moral, ethical or personal transgression. These novels can be set in different historical periods or fictional worlds. They may explore the internal struggle of the protagonist as they try to come to terms with their guilt and find a way to redeem themselves. Some penance novels also show how the act of penance can transform not only the character but also the society around them.
The lack of emotion in the stare can be very creepy. If it's just a cold, dead stare, without any hint of humanity or kindness. It gives the impression that whatever is doing the staring is not alive in the normal sense, or that it has no empathy. This makes the person on the receiving end feel very vulnerable and scared.
The 'house of penance graphic novel' could potentially center around a group of people who find themselves in a mysterious 'house of penance'. This could involve themes like redemption, sin, and atonement. The graphic novel might use its visual elements to show the characters' inner turmoil and their journey through this place. It could also have elements of horror or mystery, as the concept of a penance house is often associated with things that are a bit spooky. Maybe there are dark secrets within the house that the characters gradually uncover as the story progresses.
In " Mental Sin," the complete version of " stare at a dragon and you will become a dragon, stare at the abyss and the abyss will give you a stare " was:
" Gaze at the Abyss. The Abyss will also give you a gaze." This sentence came from the first volume of the Chinese novel " Mental Crime ", written by Fang Yuan. What this means is that when you stare into the dark abyss, you will also be stared at by the abyss because darkness itself is also a dark existence. At the same time, this sentence also emphasized that people should be vigilant and not easily fall into the darkness because the darkness might bring unexpected danger.
There are several. 'The Brothers Karamazov' by Dostoevsky can be considered in part as a penance novel. The characters are complex and many of them are dealing with moral and spiritual issues that involve penance. Alyosha, for example, is on a journey of spiritual growth which includes elements of penance. Additionally, 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte can be seen in this light. Heathcliff's actions are driven by revenge which is a kind of perverted form of dealing with his past. By the end, there is a sense of penance and redemption in the way the story unfolds.
I'm sorry, I don't have enough information to say who the main characters are. It could be various types of people, like a sinner seeking redemption, a keeper of the house of penance, or other people who are somehow connected to the place.
Since I'm not familiar with the 'Penance' novel, I can't accurately say the main themes. But common themes in novels about penance could be guilt, redemption, and forgiveness.
I'm not sure specifically what a '5 stare story' is as it's not a common known term. It could be something very specific to a certain group, place or personal creation.