Heroes

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Heroes

by Robert Cormier

The definition of a hero is...?

Definition

"A civilian who voluntarily risks his or her own life to an extraordinary degree while saving or attempting to save the life of another person.”

The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission.

The Silver Star honors service personnel who display exceptional valor while engaged in military combat operations against an enemy force.

Who are the two 'heroes' in the novella?

Why is Francis considered a hero?

Why doesn't Francis see himself as a hero?

1. Anyone would have done it.
2. He was trying to commit suicide.
3. It wasn't really him who did it.
4. It was his own fault the granade exploded.

protagonist

antagonist

Larry

Francis

Descibe Francis's mental state.

Who is described as a hero-type person?

1. Francis
2. Larry
3. Nicole
4. Arthur

Some themes are...?

Who's your hero?