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Monday, 19 February 2018

The Most Enticing Personalities Of Female Anti Hero Novel

By Diane Williams


Antiheros or anti heroines are men and women that are depicted in numerous works of literature and cinematic rolls of film since the earliest centuries of humankind. This archetype has long since entranced audiences and readers for their strong yet unlikely characteristics, making them unusual protagonists that play central roles in these works. Despite not exhibiting any particularly redeeming qualities, these characters continue to induce a hypnotic trance, which leaves the audience feeling entranced despite not agreeing with their actions and reasoning a hundred percent of the time.

This archetype was first seen among classical Greek literature, Renaissance works of fiction, and even the earliest forms of Roman writings. It was in seventeen fourteen however, when the term was first coined, particularly with the emergence of stories that primarily focused on this type of character, which became a recurring theme that writers used when creating novels and short stories. At present day, this writing tool continues to be of much usage and its popularity with fiction writers and comic book superheroes is proof of its charm and how audiences are forever taken by storm by such unique personalities. Following this trail of thought, this article will emphasize on the most surprising characters of female anti hero novel.

The first personality on this list is Amy Dunne, the titular character of a novel entitled Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. Amy or more commonly referred to as Amazing Amy, a beautiful, smart, independent young woman who has achieved so much since she was a young child. Regarded as a prodigy, it shocked readers when it was revealed that she had manipulated the persons around her, including the media, that she had been murdered and abused by her husband. The reasons why are known from the beginning, but as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that everything is not always what it seems from the surface.

A classic work of fiction is Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare himself. One of the leading characters is Lady Macbeth, a despotic yet strangely hypnotic woman who was one of the first ever leading female roles that identified as an anti heroine. What truly set her apart was the fact that she continually challenged and sough to redefine the conventions and concepts of what was defined as a traditional and upright woman in society, which when reading now, is considered very ahead of her time.

The next addition to this list is Rachel Watson, from The Girl on the Train, which was written by Paula Hawkins. Although the heroine of this book, Rachel is perpetually drunk and because of this bad habit, she cannot seem to recall if she had killed somebody or not. Furthermore, she exhibits qualities that might turn some folks off, such as being obsessed over her abusive ex husband and taking the commuter train to work, despite being fired weeks before. Although an unreliable narrator, Rachel comes to terms with her situation and steps up to solve the mystery of death once and for all.

Another classical book is that of Therese Raquin, authored by Emile Zola. The titular character is a woman of the same name. Zola is considered the founding pioneer of naturalism and as a result, his works are all quite realistic. In fact, Zola is known for his knack of creating stories and works of fictions that focus more on the nasty and grotesque side of humanity, as opposed to the wondrous. Set in Paris, Therese is a murderer, but she is also the protagonist. One that was truly revolutionary during her time.

Stieg Larsson is a popular figure in literature, politics, and among protesters and libertarians. However, he shocked readers and followers of his work when his Millennium trilogy was released after his death, the first one entitled The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. It featured a most unlikely protagonist in the form of a troubled punk woman named Lisbeth Salander. Among her many gifts and talents include boxing, professional hacking, research, and a photographic memory. All this makes for an interesting personality, which she exudes with much wisdom and with a strong inclination for justice, despite of her unorthodox methods.

Another work of art by Shakespeare is Titus Andronicus, featuring the lead with the same name. The name itself translates into the queen of vengeance and story begins when her eldest son was sacrificed by the antagonist named Titus. Following that event, she plots and devices a strategy to make him pay and suffer for the injustice that took place. Regarded as the goriest work of art by Shakespeare, this is not a book for the faint of heart.

Wuthering heights is another classic, one which nearly all kids in middle school and high school were required to read at some point. The titular role belongs to Cathrine Earnshaw, a highly memorable but original personality that sticks with you, even as she dies. Due to her premature death, Cathrine proceeded to haunt her soul mate, named Heathcliff. This work of fiction is regarded a classic, both for its gothic themes and romanticism for relationships that do not end at the grave.




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