Heroes in literature
Everyman
- Normal people
-Underdogs
- Strong moral compass
Classical
- They have a special ability that makes the stand out
-They appear normal in the surface
- Their special ability starts to come out
Epic
- Posses extraordinary abilities
- Come from noble birth
- They are viewed as legendary
Tragic
- Posses a fatal flaw
- Evoke a feeling of pity
- Their errors lead to their demise
Byronic
- They posses a rich inner life, but a negative public image
- They are seen as outcasts
- They posses strong morals and passions
Anti
- They do not posses traditional hero qualities
- They struggle to overcome their moral conflicts
- They are dishonest, greedy and immoral