2. Novel

Martin, George R. R. A Game of Thrones. New York: Bantam, 1996. Print.

Tyrion Lannister is no doubt one of the most morally corrupt characters in the "Game of Thrones" novel and T.V. series. He whores himself to women, drinks constantly, and is highly offensive. Despite all of this, he is one of the most loved characters in the book because he is an antihero. Since his birth, Tyrion has been socially rejected because he is a dwarf, which makes him an immediate underdog. What he lacks in strength, he makes up with sheer intelligence and cunning. He goes through steps of the Hero's journey and eventually works his way up to the position of the King's Hand and ends up saving Kings Landing. Journalist James Bonnet states that "the goal of the anti-hero is to take possession of an entity and redirect it toward goals that fulfill its own desires...and to satisfy its insatiable cravings for sense objects, security, wealth and territory." Even though he saves the city, he mostly did it for recognition and his own personal gain.

Bonnet, James. "Exploring The Dark Side: The Anti-Hero's Journey." Exploring The Dark Side: The Anti-Hero's Journey. Writers Store, 2012. Web. 08 Apr. 2015.