Can you recommend some 'defiled hero novels'?

A 'defiled hero novel' could be a type of novel where the traditional image of a hero is somehow corrupted or sullied. It might involve a hero who has fallen from grace, perhaps due to moral lapses, being tricked into doing bad things, or facing situations that make them seem less heroic than they initially were.

Sure. 'The Lord of the Rings' is a great hero novel. It features many heroic characters like Frodo, who undertakes the arduous journey to destroy the One Ring. Another one is 'The Count of Monte Cristo', where the protagonist Edmond Dantes is a hero in his own right as he seeks revenge against those who wronged him in a very clever and determined way. And 'A Song of Ice and Fire' also has numerous heroic figures in its complex and engaging story.

Sure. 'The Hunger Games' can be considered as one. Katniss Everdeen is an everyday hero. She steps up from her ordinary life in District 12 to fight in the cruel Hunger Games, showing great courage and self - sacrifice for her family and friends.

Another one could be 'The Return of the King' in 'The Lord of the Rings' series. Aragorn, who has a heroic past, returns after years of wandering. He is like a retired hero coming back to fulfill his ultimate destiny in the fight against the dark forces. He uses his past experience and leadership to lead the people to victory.

Sure. 'The Bridgerton Series' has some possessive hero elements in it. The male characters often show a sense of possessiveness towards the female characters they are interested in. 'Wuthering Heights' is another classic example. Heathcliff's possessiveness towards Catherine is a central theme in the novel. It drives his actions and the overall tragic plot of the story.

One great example is 'The Grapes of Wrath' by John Steinbeck. The Joad family, especially Tom Joad, can be seen as heroes in a very real and gritty context of the Great Depression. Another is 'Crime and Punishment' by Fyodor Dostoevsky, where Raskolnikov is a complex hero dealing with his own moral and psychological struggles in a realistic 19th - century Russian setting.

Yes, 'Ulysses' by James Joyce, which could be considered in the realm of complex and heroic - like novels. It is a masterful work that uses a stream - of - consciousness style. It presents a day in the life of Leopold Bloom in Dublin, filled with complex characters, allusions, and a deep exploration of human nature and modern life.

One great 'zero to hero novel' is 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho. The main character, Santiago, starts as a simple shepherd but embarks on a journey of self - discovery that leads him to great things.

One example could be 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde. Dorian Gray is a sort of negative hero as he indulges in hedonism and moral decay while maintaining a beautiful exterior. His actions are often self - serving and go against traditional moral values.

Sure. 'The Lord of the Rings' is a great hero saga novel. It follows the journey of Frodo and his companions as they strive to destroy the One Ring. Another one is 'The Odyssey', which tells the story of Odysseus' long and arduous journey home after the Trojan War.