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How Good Is Your Hero? Quiz

You're writing the hero for your new book, and you want to know—how good are they really? Are they a classic hero who loves to be good, or are they an Anti-Hero—a character with noble traits but uses questionable methods to reach that goal.
How "light" or "dark" are they, and where do they sit on that scale? Answer the questions below to find out!

Consider your hero's GOAL. Is it Positive or Negative?

It's Positive if:
They are driven by a desire to uphold the perfect ideals of the society in which they are born. Or they were born in a bad society, but are striving to do good—like saving the world, helping the sick, or rescuing the cat.
It's Negative if:
They have a selfish goal that harms others, such as gaining revenge over a past injury. Or their goal is morally ambiguous, and it's hard to say whether it's good or bad. Maybe it harms some people while saving other people.
A
B

Consider your hero's MEANS to their goal. Is it Positive or Negative?

It's Positive if:
They try as hard as they can to use only honorable methods to achieve their goals. They hate trickery and corruption, like kicking others when they're down or using dirty tricks to win.
It's Negative if:
They don't care if they hurt others in pursuit of their goals—or they may even cause harm intentionally.
A
B

Consider your hero's MOTIVATION. Is it Positive or Negative?

It's Positive if:
They are motivated by noble, selfless reasons.
It's Negative if:
They are motivated by selfish, self-serving reasons.
A
B

Is your hero FLAWLESS?

Yes, if:
They never struggle with themselves, from sunrise to sunset. Or they occasionally doubt themselves, but it never lasts long.
No, if:
They struggle with demons inside themselves, such as fear, self-doubt or temptation.
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B

Does your hero believe MORALITY is objective?

Yes, if:
They believe in a universal sense of right and wrong.
No, if:
They believe morality is subjective. Everyone has their own sense of right and wrong.
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B