# Nature of Heroism in Don Juan

> Theme guide for Don Juan by Lord Byron.

Byron subverts traditional epic heroism, presenting Juan as a passive, often accidental figure who stumbles through adventures, contrasting with classical heroes and mocking the very concept of heroic glory.

## Where it surfaces

- [Canto VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/don_juan_se/chapters/canto-viii): Juan's accidental bravery and Johnson's strategic retreat challenge traditional notions of heroism.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/don_juan_se/themes/nature_of_heroism
- Themes index: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/don_juan_se/themes