What are the common themes in Chinese transmigration novels?

One common theme is revenge. The transmigrated character often has a grudge from their past life and tries to take revenge in the new world they are in. For example, in many novels, a wronged female lead gets a second chance to make her enemies pay.

One common theme is revenge. Often, the female lead has been wronged in her past life and uses her transmigration as a chance to get back at those who wronged her. For example, in many novels, she might have been killed unjustly and then in her new life, she plots to take revenge on her killers or those who bullied her. Another theme is love. She may find a new love in the new world she transmigrates into, which is different from the love she had or didn't have in her previous life.

One common theme is revenge. The female lead who transmigrates often has to take revenge on those who wronged her in her previous life or in the new world she enters. For example, she might have been betrayed and killed in her past life and now aims to make her enemies pay.

One common theme is the fish - out - of - water experience. The protagonist who transmigrates often has to adapt to a new and unfamiliar world, which can be in a different historical period or a fictional realm. Another theme is the pursuit of true love. In these novels, the transmigrated character usually meets a special someone and goes through various challenges to be with them. Also, self - discovery is often present. As they face new situations, the characters learn more about themselves and their capabilities.

One common theme is self - discovery. The transmigrating character often has to figure out who they are in a new world and how they fit in. For example, they might discover new abilities or aspects of their personality. Another theme is the changing of fate. They try to change the original plot, especially when it comes to the fate of the male love interest.

One common theme is revenge. As I mentioned before, like in 'Rebirth of the Malicious Empress of Military Lineage', the reborn characters often seek revenge on those who made their previous lives miserable.

One common theme is self - discovery. The transmigrated character often has to re - evaluate who they are in a new world and new relationships, especially in a BL context. For example, they might discover new aspects of their sexuality. Another theme is power dynamics. There could be a power struggle or a power imbalance between the two male characters at the start which then evolves over time.

Redemption can also be a theme. Sometimes, the act of revenge is not just about punishing the wrongdoer but also about redeeming the honor of the protagonist or their family. It's like in some historical - themed revenge novels where a fallen noble seeks to restore his family's name through revenge.

One common theme is justice. Revenge in Chinese revenge novels is often a way to seek justice for the wronged. For example, if a character's family is killed unjustly, the revenge is aimed at making the perpetrators pay. Another theme is loyalty. Characters may take revenge to uphold the loyalty to their family, friends or a certain cause. For instance, a servant might take revenge for his master who was wronged.

One common theme is revenge. The protagonist who is reincarnated often wants to take revenge on those who wronged them in their previous life. For example, in many novels, a wronged concubine is reborn and then starts to plot against those who framed her before.