published by Aِl-Baath University
in 2014
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العربية
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Abstract in English
This paper aims at shedding critical light upon the character
of the "anti-hero" in English literature; therefore, it first offers a
critical definition of the hero and the qualities which he has such as
virtue, bravery, magnanimity and goodness. Then it moves to
compare the hero with anti-hero who is characterized by cowardice,
deceit and evil. It also traces the incidences of the anti-hero in
several literary works which center upon him which will help us
formulate a clear vision of this character.
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