Tragic Hero Examples
This tragic hero is known to be strong with the force but ultimately gives into the dark side
Who is Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader
This epic hero is know for being a hero in the trojan war and for his invincibility except for in his heel
Who is Achilles?
This type of hero has no choice in having to become a hero
ie: Luke Skywalker
What is a classic hero?
This classic hero is also a wizard known as "The Boy Who Lived"
Who is Harry Potter?
This teacher from the Harry Potter series is best known for his seemingly cruel nature as the potions teacher
Who is Severus Snape?
Son of Zeus and Alcmene, this greek hero was known for slaying the nine-headed hydra and the Nemean lion
Who is Hercules?
This type of hero is known for having divine power and altruistic virtues, but is named for being in an epic poem
What is an epic hero?
This hero from the DC universe lives in Metropolis and works as a journalist for The Daily Planet
Who is Superman?
This boy from a classic Disney film unfortunately cannot grow up and is left alone as everyone around him grows up
Who is Peter Pan?
This greek hero is notorious for cutting off Medusa's head
Who is Perseus?
These types of heroes are prominent for not having things work out for them (Or their love interest)
ie: Romeo and Juliet
What are tragic heroes
This anti-hero is notable for constantly joking around and breaking the fourth wall for humorous effect
Who is Deadpool?
This hero's obsessive love is what causes him to poison himself at the thought of his lover being dead.
Who is Romeo Montague?
Who is Odysseus?
This type of hero is one of the most popular types of heroes in modern cinema, best known for having super powers
What is a superhero?
Who is Captain America?
This character from a children's book gives up parts of itself for the boy it loved more than itself until there's nothing left to give
Who is The Giving Tree
This geatish hero fights the monster Grendel, and a fire-breathing dragon
Who is Beowulf?
This hero has some of the characteristics and personality traits of a villain, but ultimately gives in to the goals and desires of a hero
What is an anti-hero?
This detective and his partner Wattson are well known for solving crimes in Victorian era London
Who is Sherlock Holmes?