Importance Understanding the Byronic hero is the key to understanding and appreciating the major poetic works of Lord Byron. The character of the Byronic hero also mirrors the brooding,often troubled temperament of the Romantic poets.Importance ❖ Understanding the Byronic hero is the key to understanding and appreciating the major poetic works of Lord Byron. ❖ The character of the Byronic hero also mirrors the brooding, often troubled temperament of the Romantic poets