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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.
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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 well-known example of a hero would be [[Luke Skywalker]] from the [[Star Wars]] films.
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A well-known example of a hero would be [[Luke Skywalker]] from the [[Star Wars]] films.
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It also means:
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*  A person noted for special achievement in a particular field.
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*  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]]
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