The survival rates for a specific type of childhood cancer can be found in our information for that cancer type. After accidents, cancer is the second leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 14 . About 1,250 children younger than 15 years old are expected to die from cancer in 2016. Last Medical Review: August 22, 2016 Last Revised: August 22, 2016. American Cancer Society medical information is copyrighted material.
The Byronic hero is a fictional and cultural character type popular in the Romantic era and beyond. This character may appear in fiction, poetry, or history. The term derives from the brilliant but scandalous English poet Lord Byron (1788-1824)--pictures below.
In literature, the epic hero incorporates three characteristics, according to the Center for Hellenic Studies at Harvard University. The epic hero is unseasonal, or transcends the time in which he existed. The epic hero is also extreme, in both the positive and negative aspects of his personality. He is also antagonistic toward another character, usually a god or god-like figure.