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Anti Hero Analysis Quiz

Quiz by Stephen J. Campanella

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  • Q1
    1. Literary critic Northrop Frye said, "In our primitive days, our literary heroes were...
    merely symbolic
    always male
    Nearly gods
    unlikely candidates
    30s
  • Q2
    2. Explain why antiheroes are more relatable than the heroes of ancient literature (like Hercules or Beowulf)?
    They reflect modern day literature.
    30s
  • Q3
    3. Which is true about the antihero?
    The antihero is the antagonist.
    The antihero is always evil.
    The antihero is often the protagonist.
    The antihero is the villain.
    30s
  • Q4
    4. Name your favorite characters in literature. Are they antiheroes? Explain why or why not.
    Answers will vary.
    30s
  • Q5
    5. Which does the antihero usually do?
    All of the above.
    The antihero openly challenges society and tries to fight against the lies and tactics used to oppress the populous (the people).
    The antihero initially conforms to society.
    The antihero starts to object and finds others to voice his questions.
    30s
  • Q6
    6. Write a brief synopsis of a story in which an antihero is the protagonist. Be sure to use descriptors that illustrate why the protagonist is an antihero.
    Answers will vary.
    30s
  • Q7
    7. Our ancestors calmed our fears of powerlessness by giving us heroes to defeat the monsters that lived outside of ourselves. What does Adams say is the contemporary storytellers' message?
    We must overcome the monsters that are not outside of us but within us.
    The monsters that lie outside of ourselves have become more numerous and too difficult to defeat.
    The notion of monsters is a primitive one and should be disregarded in literature.
    The only person we can trust is ourselves--everyone else is a monster.
    30s
  • Q8
    8. The antihero:
    Brainwashes the populous to believe that the ills of society have been eliminated.
    At best exhibits a few underdeveloped traits. At worst, the anti-hero is totally inept.
    Is always universally disliked.
    Is wise, confident, brave, and exhibits the kind of charisma that inspires followers.
    30s

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