What is a Satanic Hero ?
Correct answer: C. A hero-villain who defies the laws of God's universe
- A. A hero who is known for being aristocratic, moody, and secretive
- B. A character who is essentially kind but performs a horrible act by accident
- C. A hero-villain who defies the laws of God's universe
- D. A hero who is usually defined by his fatal attraction to women
Explanation
A Satanic hero is a rebellious hero-villain who challenges or defies God's moral and cosmic order. The aristocratic, brooding figure in option a is more specifically a Byronic hero.
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