One common theme is the struggle between the light and dark side of the Force. Vader is constantly torn between his past actions under the dark side and the pull towards redemption. Another theme is forgiveness. Vader has to come to terms with whether he can be forgiven for his many atrocities.
One great 'Star Wars Vader Redeemed' fanfic is 'The Redemption of Vader' on FanFiction.net. It delves deep into Vader's inner struggle and his journey towards redemption. The author does a wonderful job of showing how he gradually turns away from the dark side.
Sure, there could be. 'Count Olaf' is a very interesting character. Writers in the fanfic community are known for exploring different sides of characters. So, they might write a story where Count Olaf is redeemed. It could be about him having a change of heart due to some unexpected events or relationships. Check some popular fanfic communities to look for it.
Sure. There are cases where a villain's origin story is rooted in misunderstanding or misinformation. Once they learn the truth about their situation, they can choose to turn away from their villainous ways. For example, if a villain thought they were avenging a wrong done to their family but later found out it was all a lie, they could decide to redeem themselves and use their skills for good instead.
Sure. Sometimes, a villain may encounter a significant event or person that makes them question their actions. This could be a new love interest, a friendship, or a moment of self - reflection. If they choose to act on this new - found awareness, they can be redeemed. For instance, Magneto in the 'X - Men' series has had moments where his villain origin story seemed to be taking a turn towards redemption as he considered the well - being of mutants in a different light.
Yes, it can. If the author goes back and does some major rewrites, fixing the writing issues, like grammar and sentence structure, it can improve. For instance, Ernest Hemingway's early works had some roughness which he later refined.
Sure. Sometimes a change in the target audience can redeem a 'doomed novel'. If the novel was originally aimed at one group but didn't work, re - targeting it to a different, more receptive group could work. Also, if it gets a really good cover design and a new blurb that better sells the story. A new and appealing cover can draw in readers who might have ignored it before.