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The Hero

Generic term for male protagonists, analyzed for their function in narrative.

minor

Also known as the hero, The hero

First appearance: iii people

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Character Web

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ULUlyssesMPMarcel ProustEBEmily BrontëSOSophiaCOConstanceTHThe Hero

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Modernist character and mythic structure
  • Diverse characters and narrative theory

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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