Hero’s Gallery

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is about understanding different kinds of protagonists in literature. It outlines three specific types – The Hero, The Anti-Hero, and The False Protagonist. For each type, there is a brief description explaining what distinguishes them from each other and their typical role within a story. Students are asked to read each description and then come up with their own examples of characters from stories they know who fit each category.

The objective of this worksheet is to expand students’ knowledge of narrative roles by identifying various protagonist archetypes. It teaches that while protagonists are central to the story’s development, they can embody different characteristics and moral complexities. Students learn to differentiate between the classic hero who typically embodies positive traits, the anti-hero who is flawed or less noble, and the false protagonist who may initially seem central but is later revealed to be a secondary character. By providing examples, students apply their understanding of these concepts to actual literary characters, enhancing their analytical reading skills.