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Lord Byron · English Literature

The 'Byronic Hero' is typically characterized by which of the following sets of traits?

  1. Humility, piety, and obedience to social norms
  2. Joviality, physical clumsiness, and extreme optimism
  3. Intellectual brilliance, emotional isolation, and a troubled past
  4. A lack of self-awareness, contentment, and devotion to domestic comforts
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Correct answer: Intellectual brilliance, emotional isolation, and a troubled past

The Byronic Hero is an idealized but flawed character who is often cynical, rebellious, and haunted by some secret sin or sorrow. This archetype heavily influenced 19th-century literature, including the works of the Brontës.

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