What am I?

Am I the ugly giant in the cave?
When I come into town for a visit
Stomping into your house
Is there a place for me to sit?
Or do you instead feel great alarm?
You know I do not mean to cause you harm.
I know I do not fit.
And to show me kindness, one must be very brave.

Am I the dwarf that no one ever likes?
I cannot even work that well with gold.
No one wants my treasure
And I am not even that old.
Whenever someone looks upon my face
They laugh because it is so gross and base
I guess I can be bold
But it is a boldness that everyone dislikes.

Perhaps I am a hero none can see.
Invisible I set upon a quest.
Not sure what to look for,
But I intend to do my best
Perhaps I will find something truly great.
Perhaps I will find something more to hate.
But seeking east or west.
The world will be happier if it can't see me.

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Note: This poem was to be inspired by the Taylor Swift song "Anti-hero"
I chose to write it as three "Mistress Bradstreet" Stanzas. I don't know why they call them Mistress Bradstreet stanzas but you can find an explanation of the form here:
https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-poetry/mistress-bradstreet-stanza-poe...