Anti-hero within literature, music, and film.

The Rise of the Anti-Hero As society changes, so does the media. The conception of the anti-hero, a protagonist with little or no redeeming qualities, has become a true example of this change. America's growing acceptance of a violence-oriented society, untraditional lifestyle, and emphasis on materialism has created the increasing popularity of the anti-hero in modern music, literature, and film. Current music and its artists are direct representations of modern society's increasing acceptance of and …

…actions. The rise of the anti-hero is seen as a direct representation of today's society. As society becomes increasingly desensitized to violence and turmoil, its fascination with the anti-hero has caused it to become more of an accepted figure. Through the use of the anti-hero, society's desire to imagine and express anti-traditional ideas can be fulfilled. The anti-hero in modern music, literature, and film allows for people to escape from their routine and regulated lifestyle.