Protagonists come in many varieties. An archetypal protagonist is the "Epic Hero", a character with impressive qualities who completes awe-inspiring deeds. This lesson helps students identify and understand the epic hero in literature.
Help students answer "What is an epic hero?" with examples they know already! This epic hero graphic organizer template can get them started!
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Epic Hero Activator Worksheet
List characters that fall into each category (heroes, villains, and epic heroes) that you know from literature, TV, and movies.
Based on your list, create your own definition of this type of character using common attributes they possess. What defines heroes, villains, and epic heroes?