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Heroes are not necessarily the [[protagonist]]s of a story, but the two types of character often overlap. | Heroes are not necessarily the [[protagonist]]s of a story, but the two types of character often overlap; hence the common term "hero/protagonist". | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:14, 29 April 2007
The one who saves the day.
Gendering of Hero
The word "hero" is marked according to gender. The existence of a feminine form, "heroine", means that the form "hero", as the default, becomes masculine by opposition.
But the value of "heroine" is also different in that the qualities associated with a heroine are not the same as those associated with a hero.
Examples of usage
- The opening voiceover for Xena: Warrior Princess says "In a time of anicent gods, warlords and kings, a land in turmoil cried out for a hero. She was Xena, a mighty princess forged in the heat of battle. Her courage will change the world."
Hero vs. Protagonist
Heroes are not necessarily the protagonists of a story, but the two types of character often overlap; hence the common term "hero/protagonist".
See also
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