Redemption is also a theme. The rude hero usually has to go through a journey of self - discovery and change. As he gets to know the heroine better, he realizes his mistakes and tries to make up for his rudeness. In 'The Duke's Forced Bride', the duke slowly changes his ways as he falls in love with his bride.
One such novel could be 'The Duke's Forced Bride'. In this novel, the hero is quite rude at the start but as the story unfolds, his character develops. The forced marriage element creates a lot of drama and tension throughout the plot.
The rude hero might be short - tempered. He could lash out easily, perhaps due to the pressures of married life or his own personal demons. For example, he may not be used to sharing his space or having to consider someone else's feelings all the time.
In 'Fight Club', the narrator (and Tyler Durden to an extent) can be seen as rude heroes. They are against the consumerist society and take extreme measures. Their actions and words are often brash as they try to break free from the shackles of modern society.
A main characteristic is that the hero often challenges social norms in a brash or rude way. They might not follow the typical polite or proper behavior expected in society. For example, they could speak out against authority figures rudely.
One such novel could be 'Twisted Love'. In this story, the hero has a rather cruel exterior at first. The forced marriage situation creates a lot of tension and drama as the two characters are forced to be together against their initial wills. It's a roller - coaster of emotions.
One common theme is redemption. The cruel hero often has some sort of past that has made him this way, and through the relationship that starts with forced marriage, he begins to change and redeem himself. For example, in many novels, he may have had a difficult childhood or a past betrayal.
One example could be 'The Catcher in the Rye'. The protagonist Holden Caulfield is often seen as a bit of a 'rude hero' in a sense. He's very critical of the society around him and his behavior can come across as rude at times, but it also makes him a complex and interesting character.
Sure. 'Lord of the Flies' has some characters that could be considered 'rude heroes' in a sense. The boys on the island gradually descend into savagery and some of them, like Jack, are quite rough in their ways as they fight for power.
Power dynamics is another theme. The rich hero often has power, and his 'rude' behavior can be a way of asserting that power. It could be power over other characters, like his family members, servants, or the object of his affections. And the story may explore how others react to this display of power, whether they resist or submit.