One characteristic is the strong focus on a particular desire or 'lust'. For example, in a story about a person lusting for adventure, that desire drives the whole plot. Another is the brevity. Since they are short, they need to quickly establish the character's lust and then show how it progresses or is resolved. Also, they often have a clear goal related to the lust, like a character who lusts for a certain career and the story shows their journey towards achieving that career.
One common theme is the conflict between passion and morality. Often, characters in these stories are torn between their intense desires and what society or their own conscience deems right. For example, in many stories, a character may be married but feel a strong attraction to someone else.
One common theme is the conflict between lust and morality. Characters often find themselves in situations where their lustful desires go against what society or their own conscience deems right.
There's a story of a gardener who has a lust for growing the rarest of flowers. Every day, he wakes up early, his heart filled with anticipation. He searches far and wide for unique seeds. One day, he finds a special orchid seed. He devotes all his time and energy to nurturing it. Through his unwavering lust for seeing this flower bloom, he overcomes many difficulties, and finally, the orchid blossoms, filling his garden with a unique beauty.
One well - known short story with elements of passion could be 'The Lady with the Dog' by Anton Chekhov. It tells a story of an affair between a married man and a married woman, exploring the complex emotions and desires that come with it.
There is also 'Daisy Miller' by Henry James. In this story, the character of Daisy exudes a certain charm that can be related to the idea of lust, as the male protagonist is both attracted and somewhat perplexed by her. The story delves into the social and cultural aspects of such attractions.
The theme in the short story 'Lust' could potentially be the exploration of human weakness when it comes to sensual desires and how it can lead to moral and ethical dilemmas. Maybe it shows how lust can cloud judgment and lead people down a path they later regret.
Well, it depends on a lot of factors and character developments. But I can't give you a definite answer without spoiling it for you. Maybe you should check it out and form your own opinion.