1. The Anti-Hero Love to hate him OR hate to love him?
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2. The Anti-Hero

3. 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.

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. Anti-hero Clip

8. 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! 