Anti-hero
A protagonist lacking traditional heroic virtues (nobility, courage, morality) but remaining central to narrative.
Real World
Walter White in Breaking Bad begins as a mild-mannered chemistry teacher but becomes a ruthless drug lord — audiences follow him despite his increasingly immoral choices, making him a defining modern anti-hero.
Exam Focus
When analysing anti-heroes, always link their moral flaws to the writer's broader thematic purpose, not just characterisation.
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