Examples:
- The Alien — Alien
- The Shark — Jaws
- The Whale — Moby Dick
- The Bear — The Edge
The Beast could just as easily be defined as Mother Nature (see below), however, we differentiate because the struggle is all too often much different between the two. The Beast has intent, whether it be due to their instincts or through the need to feed. Mother Nature is just ever present with no intent and humans and animals alike must survive through it. The Beast is something that is unleashed, stumbled upon, or stalking with the intent to kill. This type of character flourishes in horror and thriller genres. It can also be blended into other villain types, as is the case with the Alien in Alien. In the context of Alien, the alien is a Beast rather than just a mere extraterrestrial.
