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An '''anti-hero''' is a literary figure that, while they are the protagonist of a story, they're not essentially [[Hero|heroic]].

An '''anti-hero''' is a literary figure that, while they are the protagonist of a story, they're not essentially [[Hero|heroic]] in that they do not conform to expectations of heroic figures. For example, a classical hallmark of a hero may be their predilection toward brave acts, or bravery in general. A famous brave hero in [[Norse]] mythology is [[Beowulf]]. Beowulf slew the monster [[Grendal]] and saved many villagers. This interpretation of a hero is common and fits with most readers' expectations. An anti-hero, by contrast, may be a coward. For example, in the popular children's television program [[Scooby Doo]], Scooby and [[Shaggy]] are cowards--seemingly afraid of their own shadows--yet capable of solving mysteries. Their cowardice is antithetical to most readers, yet readers will identify with them for other reasons (their humanity, possibly.) Without Scooby and Shaggy, mysteries on the program could not be solved and thus their position as co-protagonists is secured.   

A well-known example of an anti-hero is the character [[V (Character)|V]] from [[V for Vendetta]].

A well-known example of an anti-hero is the character [[V (Character)|V]] from [[V for Vendetta]].