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What Anti-Hero Type Am I?

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Anti-heroes. They’re the characters we love to hate. But what anti-hero type and character are you most like?

Answer these personality questions to find out if you’re brave like a vigilante, mischievous like a rebel, or slightly evil like the corrupt hero.

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1. Someone’s betrayed you. How do you respond?
  1. I get my revenge, duh.
  2. I try to give them the benefit of the doubt.
  3. I do everything in my power to make them regret it.
  4. I pretend I don’t know so I can stab them in the back later.
2. What matters most to you in a friendship?
  1. Loyalty
  2. Trust
  3. Fairness
  4. Respect
3. You’re faced with a difficult decision. How do you make a choice?
  1. I’ll weigh the pros and cons of each option.
  2. I’ll follow my heart. I know what’s right and wrong.
  3. I’ll call a friend and ask what they think.
  4. I’ll flip a coin. I like letting fate decide.
4. When you see the word “authority,” what do you think of first?
  1. Traitor
  2. Power
5. If something isn’t done right, you:
  1. Do it yourself.
  2. Laugh because they should’ve listened to me.
  3. Wait to see what happens.
  4. Make use of it.
6. How would you describe yourself as a leader?
  1. Creative
  2. Charismatic
  3. Unpredictable
  4. Powerful
7. What would you say is your biggest strength?
  1. My confidence
  2. My intelligence
  3. My charisma
  4. My ability to blend in
8. What do you wish you had more of?
  1. Strength
  2. Trust
  3. Hope
  4. Power
9. Someone is spreading lies about you. How do you react?
  1. I’ll find their address and confront them. No one spreads lies about me.
  2. I’ll let it go. I don’t really care about what people think of me.
  3. I’ll try to spread the truth. People will have to believe me.
  4. I’ll do something good. That should boost my reputation.
10. Which of these quotes do you resonate with most?
  1. “Only by admitting what we are can we get what we want.”
  2. “I can’t stand to be around bad people, even if I’m the bad person.”
  3. “Nobody is a villain in their own story. We’re all the heroes of our own stories.”
  4. “If you can’t play the good guy, sometimes you’ve got to play the villain.”

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What Is an Anti-Hero?

An anti-hero is a hero you love to hate. Unlike a traditional hero, anti-heroes are riddled with vices and flaws. These characters are not categorized as morally good, but are often seen as selfish, self-destructive, and unconventional. Anti-heroes often make destructive choices and are motivated by self-preservation. This isn’t to say they don’t care about others. They’re just motivated by their own moral compass. Because of this, anti-heroes are incredibly relatable. They’re a mirror of humanity, showcasing the strengths and weaknesses of humankind. It’s easy to see yourself in an anti-hero because they’re not perfect—they make mistakes.

Still confused about what an anti-hero is? Take a look at this list of popular anti-heroes to put a character to the definition:

  • Walter White ( Breaking Bad )
  • Wednesday Addams ( Wednesday )
  • Jay Gatsby ( The Great Gatsby )
  • Bridget Jones ( Bridget Jones’s Diary )
  • Arya Stark ( Game of Thrones )
  • Macbeth ( Macbeth )
  • Michael Corleone ( The Godfather )
  • Mad Max ( Mad Max )
  • Wolverine ( X-Men )
  • John Wick ( John Wick )
  • Scarlett O’Hara ( Gone with the Wind )

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