1. The AntiHero

2. The Hero
Traditionally in literature a hero is a character who possesses a strong moral fiber.
This is a character that seems to always do to right thing, no matter what the situation.

3. The Hero
A hero has a strong conviction, is dynamic, and/or has a certain magnetism that draws the reader to him/her.
A hero does not necessarily complete their journey on their own, but they are the central character in the story.

5. The Tragic Hero
A tragic hero is often used in Shakespearean literature.
This model of a hero may not always be a “good guy”.
The tragic hero has made its way into more contemporary literature because audiences can relate to them.
A tragic hero is often flawed.

6. The Anti-Hero The Anti-Hero is a flawed hero, much like a tragic hero.
Like a tragic hero an anti-hero has some sort of character flaw that often hinders their ability to be a hero.

7. The Anti-Hero
Though an Anti-Hero may not do the right thing all the time, a reader is drawn to the Anti-Hero.
Unlike a tragic hero the Anti-Hero will not always die.

9. The concept of an Anti-Hero is often used in darker literature.
The Anti-Hero
The concept of an Anti-Hero is often used in darker literature.

10. The Anti-Hero
The Anti-Hero is being used more in modern literature as authors try to portray villains as complex characters

11. The Anti-Hero
An Anti-Hero relates to a reader because the Anti-Hero displays more humanity that a regular Hero.

12. The Anti-Hero
Instead of a flawed tragic hero, an Anti-Hero may try to do what is right by using questionable means.

13. Anti-Hero Traits Anti-Heroes can be obnoxious.
Anti-Heroes can be pitiful.
Anti-Heroes can be awkward.
Anti-Heroes can be passive.

14. Types of Anti-Hero
Some Anti-Heroes may be unable to commit to traditional values of society.
This type of Anti-Hero distrusts conventional society.

15. Another type of Anti-Hero cannot “get a break” in life.
Types of Anti-Hero
Another type of Anti-Hero cannot “get a break” in life.
He/she will move from one disappointment to another, their efforts always ending in failure.