The Anti-Hero Love to hate him OR hate to love him? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEjgD eSnBMs

The Anti-Hero

What is an anti-hero? An anti-hero is a protagonist who typically lacks the traditional traits and qualities of a hero, such as trustworthiness, courage, and honesty. Unorthodox in actions-- acts contrary to society’s standards.

Qualities: Will have the reader’s sympathy— although this is sometimes difficult for us Often has glaring imperfections Has inner demons– we learn about these during the course of the story Is often a screw-up, outsider, or loner

Qualities: Struggles with good and bad decisions Riddled with paradoxical traits– ex: is selfish, but helps others Often will voluntarily help the innocent/ weak

The Bad They: aren’t role models are, at times, selfish are motivated by self interest often make bad choices because it’s easier will embody bad behaviors when “wronged” will show little remorse for bad behavior

Anti-hero Clip www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aohiAEgI-o

Create Your Own Anti-Hero Comic Strip! With your group create an anti-hero using your notes as a guideline Draft a basic storyline for your character including all stages of the hero’s journey Setting: Casteel High School! 