Difference between revisions of "Hero"
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| − | A '''hero''' is a literary figure who is a person of [[virtue]], and usually the protagonist of a story. They usually believe in honour and have strong morals. | + | A '''hero''' is a literary figure who is a person of [[virtue]], and usually the protagonist of a story. They usually believe in honour and have strong morals. A well-known example of a hero would be [[Luke Skywalker]] from the [[Star Wars]] films. |
| − | A | + | It also means: |
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| + | * A person noted for special achievement in a particular field. | ||
| + | * A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life. <ref> [http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hero Hero] TheFreeDictionary. </ref> | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
A darker protagonist, the [[anti-hero]] | A darker protagonist, the [[anti-hero]] | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
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[[Category: Literary Devices]] | [[Category: Literary Devices]] | ||
Revision as of 20:31, December 17, 2008
A hero is a literary figure who is a person of virtue, and usually the protagonist of a story. They usually believe in honour and have strong morals. A well-known example of a hero would be Luke Skywalker from the Star Wars films.
It also means:
- A person noted for special achievement in a particular field.
- A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life. [1]
See also
A darker protagonist, the anti-hero
