If you watch movies and television, you may have noticed that in many cases, the 'hero' has been replaced with the 'anti-hero.' What is an anti-hero? Doing quick online research, one can find the following common attributes of anti-heroes: moral ambiguity, flawed character, selfishness, cynical, defiant, pessimistic, stubborn, rejects societal norms, remorseless, and possesses unconventional philosophies to justify their actions. Though some would argue that the traditional depiction of the hero is unrealistic in that the hero has few or no flaws, I think that most would agree that the anti-hero is an extreme swing in the opposite direction. If you look at those attributes again, you might conclude that the synonym for the anti-hero is 'jerk.' It is strange that this is seen as 'cool' and 'edgy.' The danger in the popularity of the anti-hero in fiction is that people in real life start thinking that it is OK to emulate the anti-hero. This is not something to strive for as we should all focus on being the best version of ourselves vice embracing or cultivating character flaws. Reject what you know is wrong, because in real life the antihero does not exist. Do your best to be the real hero and make a difference in the lives of others in a positive way.
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