The document explores themes of Gothic fiction and horror, including the dynamics of love and lust, as well as a variety of archetypal characters such as Byronic heroes, villains, and supernatural beings. It references notable literary figures and their traits, encapsulating the psychological and physical terror present in Gothic literature. Additionally, it highlights the complex relationships between characters and their environments, emphasizing elements like madness, decay, and rivalry.

1. Read: Watership Down

2. He stalks victims.Inside, he is a vicious wolf.Comes into woman’s bedroom when asleep.Preys on young virgin women.Victims are often asleep.Travels at night, often alone.

3. Love vs. LustSex vs. RapeLove vs. LuvAttention vs. StalkingEmotion vs. Drama

6. Gothic FictionorGothic HorrorA combination of horror and romance

7. Terror (both psychological and physical)MysteryThe supernaturalGhostshaunted houses and Gothic architectureCastlesDarknessDeathDecayDoublesMadnessSecretshereditary curses.

8. TyrantsVillainsBanditsManiacsByronic heroesPersecuted maidensFemmes fatalesMadwomenMagiciansVampiresWerewolvesMonstersDemonsRevenantsGhostsPerambulating skeletonsThe Wandering JewThe Devil himself.

9. Byronic Hero

10. George Gordon Byron,a.k.a. Noel, 6th Baron Byrona.k.a. Lord Byron22 January 1788–19 April 1824

11. She Walks in Beauty She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that 's best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes: Thus mellow'd to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies. One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impair'd the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress, Or softly lightens o'er her face; Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place. And on that cheek, and o'er that brow, So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent, A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent!

12. Byronic HeroThe Byronic hero is an idealized but flawed character exemplified in the life and writings of Lord Byron.Characterized by his ex-lover Lady Caroline Lamb as being "mad, bad and dangerous to know".

13. high level of intelligence and perceptionDr. Gregory House: House M.D.

14. cunning and able to adaptMr. Kurtz: Heart of Darkness

15. sophisticated and educatedVictor Frankenstein: Frankenstein

16. self-critical and introspectiveHamlet: Hamlet

17. mysterious, magnetic and charismaticAragorn: Lord of the Rights

18. struggling with integrityFrancis Macomber: Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber

19. power of seduction and sexual attractionDon Juan: Don Juan

20. social and sexual dominanceJames Bond: Ian Fleming’s James Bond

21. emotional conflicts, bipolar tendencies, or moodinessBatman: The Dark Knight

22. a distaste for social institutions and normsJames Stark: Rebel Without a Cause

23. being an exile, an outcast, or an outlawJohnny: The Wild One

24. "dark" attributes not normally associated with a heroSawyer: Lost

25. disrespect of rank and privilegeMr. Darcy: Pride and Prejudice

26. a troubled pastJean Valjean: Les Misreables

27. cynicismSydney Carton: Tale of Two Cities

28. arroganceRaskolnikov: Crime and Punishment

29. self-destructive behaviorHeathcliff: Wuthering Heights

30. Wuthering HeightsEmily BronteWuthering Heights in a Nutshell1970 Trailer

39. Wuthering HeightsEmily BronteWuthering Heights in a Nutshell1992 Trailer