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The Anti-HeroLove to hate him OR hate to
love him?
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!
Is imperfect/ has imperfections
Has inner demons– we learn about these during the course of the story
Is often a screw-up, outsider, or loner
Qualities: Rebels/ struggles with good and bad
Riddled with paradoxical traits– ex: is a loner, but also seeks friendship
Often will voluntarily help the innocent/ weak
And the “bad”…literally:They… aren’t role models are selfish are motivated by self interest
or self preservation often make bad choices because it’s easier will embody bad behaviors when “wronged” will show little remorse for bad behavior
Anti-Hero vs. Traditional Hero
Common traits: Both are protagonists whose actions
drive the story Neither is perfect…even the
traditional hero will have a flaw You will sympathize with both
Differences:
The anti-hero : Has no moral code Is ordinary/ realistic Is rarely successful Battles are primarily within HIMSELF Is usually “bad”
Hemingway Hero/Anti-Hero World View: The world has lost its values (the war) and as a
result many people, too, have lost their values In a world without values, the universe may
appear to be without purpose, order, or meaning
God often appears to be absent or nonexistent Social institutions, including religion, are not
always reliable and should be approached with skepticism
Assignment: DUE TODAY
Choose 2 “characters” from popular culture today (TV, movies, cartoons, novels, etc) that “fit” the definition and traits of an anti-hero. Tell me about each character. (Pretend that I
don’t know the character) Explain elements of their personality/ behavior
that make each an anti-hero. Please refer to specifics from this PowerPoint.
Be ready to talk about these characters tomorrow.