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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.

The archetype was first depicted in literature emerging from ancient Greece, Rome, and works from Renaissance writers. In 1714, the word was first used extensively and since then, it became a returning theme in works of literature and numerous movies featured this archetype as the years went on. In this modern age, it continues to be a topic of much interest to folks. In line with this, listed below are the most enticing personalities 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 following enhancement to this checklist is Rachel Watson, from The Woman on the Train, which was created by Paula Hawkins. The heroine of this publication, Rachel is constantly intoxicated and due to the fact that of this negative routine, she could not appear to remember if she had actually eliminated someone or not. She displays high qualities that could transform some people off, such as being stressed over her violent ex-spouse other half and taking the traveler train to function, regardless of being discharged weeks prior to. An undependable storyteller, Rachel comes to terms with her scenario and tips up to address the secret of fatality as soon as and for all.

Therese Raquin by Emile Zola is a classic work of fiction, featuring a lead role with the same name. Zola is hailed as a pioneer and father of naturalism, which means that his depictions of society and people in general, are filled with satire and nihilism in mind. And although set in one of the most romantic cities in the world, depicts the dark side of Paris and here emerges Therese, a trained killer with mysterious origins.

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.

Titus Andronicus when loosely translated means the queen of vengeance and is another book written by William Shakespeare. After her son was wrongfully killed by the antagonist Titus, the main character devises a way to enforce her powerful vengeance. Complete with torture scenes and gore, Titus Andronicus is perhaps one of Shakespeare most daring works of all time.

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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