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 …showed first 75 words of 1229 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1229 total…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.