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1 The Hero, The Tragic Hero, and The Anti-Hero

2 The Traditional Hero Traditionally a hero is a character who possesses a strong moral fiber. This character seems to always do the right thing, no matter what. A hero has a strong conviction, is dynamic, and/or has a certain magnetism that engages readers. A hero does not necessarily complete his/her journey on their own, but they are the central character.

3 Tragic Hero Background A tragic hero is often used in Shakespearean literature. This hero may not always be a “good guy”.

4 Tragic Hero Traits The tragic hero is someone we, as an audience, look up to—someone superior. The tragic hero is nearly perfect, and we identify with him/her. The hero has one flaw or weakness We call this the ‘tragic flaw’, ‘fatal flaw’, or hamartia

5 Reversal of Fortune The ‘fatal flaw’ brings the tragic hero down from his/her elevated state. Renaissance audiences were familiar with the ‘wheel of fortune’ or ‘fickle fate’. What goes up, must come down.

6 The Anti-Hero The Anti- Hero is often used in darker literature. The Anti- Hero is more used in modern literature as authors try to portray villains as complex characters. An Anti- Hero relates to a reader because the Anti-Hero seems more human than other heroes. An Anti-Hero may try to do what is right by using questionable actions.

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

8 Types of Anti-Hero Some Anti-Heroes may be unable to commit to traditional values of society. They distrust society. Another type of Anti- Hero cannot “get a break” in life. He/she will move from one disappointment to another and end in failure.

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