Examines the role and theme of the antihero archetype in Macbeth, Wuthering Heights, Notes from Underground, and Native Son. It features four analysis papers that consider the antihero theme, each using different critical lenses, writing techniques, or aspects of the theme.

Introduction to themes in literature -- An overview of Macbeth -- Feminist Antihero -- An overview of Wuthering Heights -- Romantic Antihero -- An overview of Notes from the Underground -- Alienated Antihero -- An overview of Native Son -- Antihero as Social Protest.