Which description fits an archetypical hero in a literary work?

a) a character that provides dramatic contrast to another character in the story

b) a beloved figure whose reign brings in a golden age, or a time of peace and prosperity

c) an unpromising youth who later blossoms into a wise, strong, and courageous leader

d)

a character that imagines new possibilities and defies danger to bring an important gift to society

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Yair Dillon

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19 June, 12:11

Which description fits an archetypical hero in a literary work?

a) a character that provides dramatic contrast to another character in the story

b) a beloved figure whose reign brings in a golden age, or a time of peace and prosperity

c) an unpromising youth who later blossoms into a wise, strong, and courageous leader

d)

a character that imagines new possibilities and defies danger to bring an important gift to society

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Ainsley Alvarado · Answer 1

In almost all forms of literary work, especially fiction, the character that represents the hero is almost always asked to rise about adversity in someway and fight for principles.