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    Definition of hero: a person‚ typically a man‚ who is admired or idealized for courage‚ outstanding achievements‚ or noble qualities. Things Fall Apart takes place in the 1890s where Okonkwo’s life was very violent‚ always surrounded with fire. One could argue his major actions were heroic because he was in fact a hero; he was admired by his tribe‚ who also had outstanding achievements‚ qualities of a hero. Ever since his early life‚ Okonkwo was driven to such an violent person because of he wanted

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    A tragic hero is described as one who faces adversity or demonstrates courage and faces a downfall as well. In the book “Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe Okonkwo is a tragic leader who is faced with many hard decision due to the British colonization of Nigeria. Okonkwo is a tragic leader because his actions involve the wellbeing of others and he recognizes his tragic flaws and gains the sympathy of the audience. Okonkwo brought much honor to his village. In the book it says “He

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    English Pre-romanticism: The Ancient Mariner: Anti-Hero or Romantic Hero Student: Benjamin Čišić R CONTENT 1. Introduction ………………………………………………………………….. 3 1. Foreword ……………………………………………………… 3 2. The Romantic Hero ……………………………………………… 3 3. The Anti-Hero ……………………………………………… 4 2. Anti-Hero or Romantic Hero? ……………………………………… 6 1. The Ancient Mariner as a Romantic Hero …………………….... 6 2. The Ancient Mariner as an Anti-Hero ……………………… 7 3. Conclusion ………………………………………………………………

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    Anti Hero In Noir Films

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    strive every day to become. This is why they are often scrutinized‚ unless they play the role of an anti-hero. The anti-hero is also admired even though he utilizes shameful methods to achieve his goa. This is because he represents the good in a corrupt world However‚ this is not the case in Noir stories. According to Foster Hirsch in his book The dark side of the screen: film noir‚ the anti-hero in Noir films is best described as “a constant smoker and a heavy drinker‚ (…) usually though not always

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    OKONKWO AS A: TRAGIC HERO Aristotle once said “A man doesn’t become a hero until he can see the root of his downfall.” The protagonist of the book “Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe‚ Okonkwo demonstrates characteristics of being an Aristotelian tragic hero. According to Aristotle‚ a Tragic Hero is one who exhibits a tragic flaw that causes a reversal of fortune to him in his own error of judgment. Okonkwo is a leader and a hardworking member of the Igbo tribe of the village of Umofia whose tragic

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    The definition of a hero is a character whose ultimate goal is to help those in need while remaining within the law. This hero may have a traumatic past; however‚ must be able to overcome the past in order to help others. An anti-hero has similar motives as a hero; however‚ lack the positive attributes connoted of a hero. A hero has the desire for helping others; in addition‚ has typical traits: looks‚ reputation‚ honesty‚ integrity‚ and responsibility. An anti-hero lack said traits; however‚ intentionally

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    SUCI HANIFAH LITERARY CRITICISM II EDRIA SANDIKA/MARLIZA YENI 8 MAY 2013 Frankenstein as Anti Hero Character A women who wrote “Frankenstein” named‚ Mary Shelley‚ she was born August 30‚ 1797‚ in London‚ England. Mary Shelley came from a rich literary heritage. She was the daughter of William Godwin‚ a political theorist‚ novelist‚ and publisher. Her ideas to write Frankenstein cameon summer of 1816‚ Mary and his brother Percy visited the poet Lord Byron at his villa beside Lake Geneva in Switzerland

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    Europe’s presence in Africa through the eyes of a man named Okonkwo‚ native to the tribe of Umuofia‚ located in Nigeria. Achebe creates a poignant story by making Okonkwo a tragic hero‚ who goes through many trials of will strength‚ but in the end loses his pride and hits rock bottom. In Things Fall Apart‚ Okonkwo becomes a tragic hero through the series of events which take place in his life. His story starts off when he is a

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    Revealing the Anti-Hero For many years now Americans have watched heroes on television portrayed‚ as Stephen Garrett states‚ “Morally upright‚ untainted by even the whiff of corruption . . . In their world crime never paid‚ the system always worked‚ and justice was never evaded” (319). Recently‚ the traditional hero has begun to change into what we recognize now as the anti-hero. The anti-hero is the dramatic protagonist who can commit horrible acts yet receive sympathy from their audience. Their

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    This is a protagonist who is in no way perfect; far more a reflection of the reality of the human condition. While the anti-hero may have notable qualities or outstanding achievements‚ they are often not very courageous and we certainly do not idealize these characters in any way. In many cases‚ these characters would not want us to idealize them‚ even if we tried. According

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