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The Hero, The Tragic Hero, and The Anti-Hero
The Traditional HeroTraditionally 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.
Tragic Hero Background
A tragic hero is often used in Shakespearean literature.
This hero may not always be a “good guy”.
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
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.
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.
Anti-Hero Traits
Anti-Heroes can be obnoxious.
Anti-Heroes can be pitiful.
Anti-Heroes can be awkward.
Anti-Heroes can be passive.
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.