This document provides key quotations from the first 8 chapters of the novel "Heroes" by Robert Cormier. The quotations are accompanied by brief analysis. Some of the main points that emerge are:
- The narrator Francis was disfigured in the war and returns home anonymously with a mission to fulfill
- He had feelings for Nicole Renard before the war but their relationship is now a mystery
- Larry LaSalle is a charismatic teacher and role model in the town, but there are hints of a dark past
- Flashbacks reveal Francis' admiration for Larry and the growing triangle/jealousy involving Nicole
- The characters are still scarred by their war experiences
This document contains a quiz about the novel 'Heroes' by Robert Cormier. It asks multiple choice and short answer questions about characters, events and quotations from the novel. The questions cover details like when World War 2 broke out, where Francis was stationed, who he meets in the hospital and more. It tests the reader's understanding of characters like Francis, Larry and Nicole as well as important events and quotations from each chapter.
Larry LaSalle is initially presented as a heroic figure in the novel but his character develops in a more negative direction. He is admired by the community for his war service but is actually manipulative and predatory towards younger people like Nicole. A turning point occurs in Chapter 11 where Larry's betrayal of Nicole and Francis is revealed, establishing him as a villain. While Larry commits some heroic acts, the novel questions what truly makes someone a hero and suggests appearances can be deceiving.
This document provides key quotations from chapters 1-7 of the novel "Heroes" by Robert Cormier. The quotations are analyzed and comments are made on what they reveal about the characters and plot. In the first chapter, it is established that the narrator Francis has returned from war disfigured. His interactions with others show he has low self-esteem and is trying to hide his identity. He mentions being in love with Nicole and having a gun for a mysterious mission. The flashbacks reveal Francis' admiration for his teacher Larry and the special bond between him, Nicole, and Larry, though Francis feels jealousy toward their closeness.
This document provides key quotations from the first 5 chapters of the novel "Heroes" by Robert Cormier. The summaries focus on establishing the characters of Francis, the narrator who returns from war disfigured, and Nicole, the woman he loves. Francis believes he has no identity and hides his injuries. He carries a gun and has a mysterious mission. Flashbacks reveal Francis admired teacher Larry LaSalle and felt like an outsider as a child. The quotations analyze Francis' low self-esteem, lost love for Nicole, and belief that he is not a hero despite being awarded a medal. They also hint at darker secrets surrounding Larry and build mystery around what happened to Francis and Nicole
Francis returns to his hometown of Frenchtown after the war. He intends to kill Larry LaSalle, who raped his friend Nicole years earlier. Francis visits various places from his past and learns that Larry has also returned to town, sick with a tropical disease. When Francis confronts him, Larry admits to raping Nicole and others. He then commits suicide. Francis seeks out Nicole and finds she is trying to move on, studying in a convent. He leaves town on a train, reflecting on who deserves to be called a true hero.
The document provides context and background information about the novel Heroes by Robert Cormier. It discusses the time period the novel is set in, between 1940-1945, a time of World War II. It also introduces the main character, Francis Cassavant, an ex-soldier who was severely injured in the war. In the opening chapter, Francis describes his injuries and states his intention to kill another character, Larry LaSalle, though the reason for this is not yet known. The document examines various aspects of the novel to help the reader understand and analyze the text.
This document contains lesson materials for analyzing the novel "Heroes" including:
- Objectives to critically respond to the text by referring to relevant aspects, discussing characters/relationships thoroughly, and considering experimental ideas.
- A summary of Chapter 2 which introduces the main character Francis and his childhood love and devotion to Nicole through flashbacks.
- Analysis of how Francis is portrayed as a shy boy lacking in confidence in his interactions with Nicole before the events of the war transformed him.
Francis visits the town where he grew up and recalls discussing Nicole with an army comrade. In a flashback, he remembers joining the army at a young age of 15. He has nightmares about his traumatic war experiences, describing them in graphic detail. His landlady feels sorry for his injuries from the war. Memories of Nicole remain fresh in Francis' mind as he visits where she used to live.
This document contains a quiz about the novel 'Heroes' by Robert Cormier. It asks multiple choice and short answer questions about characters, events and quotations from the novel. The questions cover details like when World War 2 broke out, where Francis was stationed, who he meets in the hospital and more. It tests the reader's understanding of characters like Francis, Larry and Nicole as well as important events and quotations from each chapter.
Larry LaSalle is initially presented as a heroic figure in the novel but his character develops in a more negative direction. He is admired by the community for his war service but is actually manipulative and predatory towards younger people like Nicole. A turning point occurs in Chapter 11 where Larry's betrayal of Nicole and Francis is revealed, establishing him as a villain. While Larry commits some heroic acts, the novel questions what truly makes someone a hero and suggests appearances can be deceiving.
This document provides key quotations from chapters 1-7 of the novel "Heroes" by Robert Cormier. The quotations are analyzed and comments are made on what they reveal about the characters and plot. In the first chapter, it is established that the narrator Francis has returned from war disfigured. His interactions with others show he has low self-esteem and is trying to hide his identity. He mentions being in love with Nicole and having a gun for a mysterious mission. The flashbacks reveal Francis' admiration for his teacher Larry and the special bond between him, Nicole, and Larry, though Francis feels jealousy toward their closeness.
This document provides key quotations from the first 5 chapters of the novel "Heroes" by Robert Cormier. The summaries focus on establishing the characters of Francis, the narrator who returns from war disfigured, and Nicole, the woman he loves. Francis believes he has no identity and hides his injuries. He carries a gun and has a mysterious mission. Flashbacks reveal Francis admired teacher Larry LaSalle and felt like an outsider as a child. The quotations analyze Francis' low self-esteem, lost love for Nicole, and belief that he is not a hero despite being awarded a medal. They also hint at darker secrets surrounding Larry and build mystery around what happened to Francis and Nicole
Francis returns to his hometown of Frenchtown after the war. He intends to kill Larry LaSalle, who raped his friend Nicole years earlier. Francis visits various places from his past and learns that Larry has also returned to town, sick with a tropical disease. When Francis confronts him, Larry admits to raping Nicole and others. He then commits suicide. Francis seeks out Nicole and finds she is trying to move on, studying in a convent. He leaves town on a train, reflecting on who deserves to be called a true hero.
The document provides context and background information about the novel Heroes by Robert Cormier. It discusses the time period the novel is set in, between 1940-1945, a time of World War II. It also introduces the main character, Francis Cassavant, an ex-soldier who was severely injured in the war. In the opening chapter, Francis describes his injuries and states his intention to kill another character, Larry LaSalle, though the reason for this is not yet known. The document examines various aspects of the novel to help the reader understand and analyze the text.
This document contains lesson materials for analyzing the novel "Heroes" including:
- Objectives to critically respond to the text by referring to relevant aspects, discussing characters/relationships thoroughly, and considering experimental ideas.
- A summary of Chapter 2 which introduces the main character Francis and his childhood love and devotion to Nicole through flashbacks.
- Analysis of how Francis is portrayed as a shy boy lacking in confidence in his interactions with Nicole before the events of the war transformed him.
Francis visits the town where he grew up and recalls discussing Nicole with an army comrade. In a flashback, he remembers joining the army at a young age of 15. He has nightmares about his traumatic war experiences, describing them in graphic detail. His landlady feels sorry for his injuries from the war. Memories of Nicole remain fresh in Francis' mind as he visits where she used to live.
The document provides background information on J.B. Priestley, the author of An Inspector Calls, and context about the play. It discusses Priestley's life and experiences, including fighting in WWI. It outlines some of the key themes in the play like class conflict, social responsibility, and the roles of women. It also provides historical context for when the play is set in 1912, covering events like the Titanic and women's suffrage movement.
1.2 The Swiss Family Robinson - A SynopsisShaamaRitesh
The Swiss Family Robinson tells the story of a Swiss family who are shipwrecked on a deserted island in the East Indies. After initially setting up a makeshift camp, the family works together to build shelters and establish food sources to survive on the island. Over the next ten years, the family thrives by adapting the island's natural resources, building homes, growing gardens, and learning valuable survival skills. When a search ship eventually finds the family, some members choose to return to civilization while others prefer to remain on the island they have come to call home.
Miranda is the only female character in The Tempest and remains passive due to being solely under her father Prospero's control. Prospero manipulates Miranda and views her primarily as a means to gain political advantages through her virginity and marriage to Ferdinand. While Miranda appears simple and innocent, she displays moments of strength in confronting Caliban about attempting to rape her and in proposing marriage to Ferdinand. However, Miranda's role is limited and she serves to further her father and the male characters' interests and ambitions.
This story is about a boy named Ravi who plays a game of hide and seek with his family. He hides in a dark shed, where he imagines winning the game. When he emerges to declare his victory, he finds that the other children have moved on to another game and forgotten about him. Feeling disappointed that he was no longer remembered or included, Ravi experiences the difference between his fantasy of winning and the reality that the game - and he himself - were no longer of significance to the other children in their play.
1. Ralph undergoes an important change in character in Chapter 5 as he realizes he must take his role as chief more seriously to ensure the boys' survival on the island.
2. Previously childish, Ralph now speaks forcefully at an assembly, taking control and reminding the boys of the importance of organization.
3. The chapter reveals Ralph beginning to appreciate Piggy's logical thinking and shows his growing frustration with the lack of progress on key tasks like maintaining the fire and shelters.
The document provides character descriptions and discussion questions for J.B. Priestley's play "An Inspector Calls". It includes a character chart to compare Gerald Croft and Eric Birling and their involvement with Eva Smith/Daisy Renton. It also includes discussion points about how Mr. and Mrs. Birling treat Eric and Sheila like children. Finally, it provides a number of comprehension questions to test knowledge about characters, events and quotes from the play.
The document discusses Christopher Marlowe's play The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus. It provides background on Marlowe and an overview of the plot, including that Dr. Faustus makes a deal with Lucifer to gain knowledge and powers for 24 years, in exchange for his soul. During this time, he studies magic but becomes distracted from his original goals. At the end, he regrets his actions but is unable to repent in time and is dragged to hell.
The poem "Poppies" describes a mother's experience of her son leaving home to fight in the army. She helps him prepare his uniform, feeling sad and worried for his safety. When he leaves, she goes to places that remind her of him, including his bedroom and the pear tree in the yard. Later, she visits the war memorial, hoping to hear his childhood voice on the wind but finding only his name inscribed among the fallen. The poem uses imagery of innocence like doves and playgrounds to represent the son's youth before being lost to war.
The document provides an analysis of themes in Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice. It discusses how the novel examines the importance placed on marriage, wealth, and social status in Georgian England. It analyzes how the characters, particularly Mrs. Bennet, view marriage as the only way for women to improve their social and economic circumstances. The document also discusses Austen's examination of class and gender roles at the time through her characters.
This document provides details about the Miller's Tale from Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. It describes the Miller physically as having a red beard, wart on his nose, and blue hood/white coat. It notes he is drunk, pushy, rude, and insulting. The tale involves a love triangle between Nicholas, Alison, and her husband John, with Nicholas and Alison having a secret affair. Absalom also desires Alison. Through deceit, Nicholas and Alison continue their affair in secret. The themes involve deceitfulness and disguising desire as love. The genre is a fabliau, known for bawdy jokes and tricks.
The chapter shows the development of a relationship between Francis and Nicole. It also depicts Francis' transformation from a shy boy to a table tennis champion under Larry's guidance at the Wreck Centre. Against the odds, Francis wins the table tennis match against Larry. However, Larry undermines Francis' victory by implying he let Francis win. The chapter demonstrates Larry's influence and control over the young people at the Wreck Centre.
Wilfred Owen's poem "Futility" expresses the grief and senselessness of war through the image of a dead soldier whose body cannot be awakened even by the sun. The poem contrasts the peaceful way the sun used to wake the soldier with its inability to rouse his dead body. Through rhetorical questions, Owen questions what purpose there could be for creating life on earth if so many young men are killed in war.
Lewis Carroll "Alice: Through the looking Glass"Ruslana Peresada
Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known by his pen name Lewis Carroll, was a 19th century English writer, mathematician, photographer and Anglican deacon known for his works of literary nonsense such as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. The document discusses Carroll's most famous works, quotes and illustrations from Through the Looking-Glass, adaptations of Alice's stories into films and television, and examples of student drawings inspired by Carroll's works.
An Inspector Calls - Character and ThemeRoss Docherty
The document provides an overview of key characters and themes in An Inspector Calls. It summarizes:
1) Arthur Birling represents the wealthy middle-class who are unaware of the effects of their actions on workers.
2) Sheila realizes her responsibility for Eva Smith's fate most quickly and questions social responsibility.
3) The Inspector advocates for the rich to care for the poor and represents the play's message about social responsibility.
Writing style of khalid hosseini in ‘theIrshad Husein
a brief presentation Upon THE writing style of KHALID HOSSEINI in THE KITE RUNNER,
similes, metaphors, personification, symbolism, allusions and many more,,,,,,,,,,,,
The Scarlet Letter is set in 17th century Puritan Boston. Hester Prynne commits adultery and gives birth to Pearl. She is forced to wear a scarlet "A" and is shunned by her community. Her missing husband Roger Chillingworth takes the name and seeks revenge on Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale, Hester's secret lover. Over seven years, Dimmesdale's guilt over the sin eats away at him until he makes a public confession and dies in Hester's arms. The novel examines themes of sin, identity, and the conflict between public conformity and private passion through its symbolic characters and motifs.
Here is my presentation as a part of my Academic activities of Sem-1 M.A . Submitted to Pro.Dr. Dilip Barad ,Department of English MK Bhavnagar University.
Topic :Critical note on waiting for BarbarianMEGHANA DODIYA
This document provides a critical analysis of the novel "Waiting for Barbarians" by J.M. Coetzee. It summarizes the major characters, themes, and symbolism in the novel. The story is about the magistrate of an unnamed empire and deals with themes of morality, human cruelty, and the impact of torture. It can be read as an allegorical critique of apartheid in South Africa. The barbarian girl represents the voiceless subaltern subjected to the violence and objectification of those in power.
The poem "Poppies" by Jane Weir describes a mother's emotions as her son leaves home to join the army. She feels sad and anxious for his safety as she helps him prepare in his uniform. After he leaves, intoxicated by the world, she visits places that remind her of him, hoping to hear his voice on the wind. Birds represent her son's freedom and departure from home, leaving the mother with feelings of loss and worry for his safety in war.
The document discusses various aspects of representation in media. It begins by explaining that all media texts are representations of reality crafted by producers to portray their concept of existence. It then discusses how media both extends and restricts our experience of reality by selectively showing us only parts of it. The document also examines how media representations influence our perceptions of truth and reality. It analyzes common representations of gender, race, age and other groups and how these representations can promote stereotypes.
The document discusses representations of ethnicity in British media and common stereotypes. It notes that while ethnic minorities make up nearly 8% of the UK population, their representation in television is often limited and relies on stereotypes. Common stereotypes seen include black people portrayed as entertainers or criminals, Middle Eastern people as shopkeepers or traditional/misogynistic, and stereotypes of other groups are often absent entirely. The document argues for more progressive representations that move beyond limited stereotypes.
The document provides background information on J.B. Priestley, the author of An Inspector Calls, and context about the play. It discusses Priestley's life and experiences, including fighting in WWI. It outlines some of the key themes in the play like class conflict, social responsibility, and the roles of women. It also provides historical context for when the play is set in 1912, covering events like the Titanic and women's suffrage movement.
1.2 The Swiss Family Robinson - A SynopsisShaamaRitesh
The Swiss Family Robinson tells the story of a Swiss family who are shipwrecked on a deserted island in the East Indies. After initially setting up a makeshift camp, the family works together to build shelters and establish food sources to survive on the island. Over the next ten years, the family thrives by adapting the island's natural resources, building homes, growing gardens, and learning valuable survival skills. When a search ship eventually finds the family, some members choose to return to civilization while others prefer to remain on the island they have come to call home.
Miranda is the only female character in The Tempest and remains passive due to being solely under her father Prospero's control. Prospero manipulates Miranda and views her primarily as a means to gain political advantages through her virginity and marriage to Ferdinand. While Miranda appears simple and innocent, she displays moments of strength in confronting Caliban about attempting to rape her and in proposing marriage to Ferdinand. However, Miranda's role is limited and she serves to further her father and the male characters' interests and ambitions.
This story is about a boy named Ravi who plays a game of hide and seek with his family. He hides in a dark shed, where he imagines winning the game. When he emerges to declare his victory, he finds that the other children have moved on to another game and forgotten about him. Feeling disappointed that he was no longer remembered or included, Ravi experiences the difference between his fantasy of winning and the reality that the game - and he himself - were no longer of significance to the other children in their play.
1. Ralph undergoes an important change in character in Chapter 5 as he realizes he must take his role as chief more seriously to ensure the boys' survival on the island.
2. Previously childish, Ralph now speaks forcefully at an assembly, taking control and reminding the boys of the importance of organization.
3. The chapter reveals Ralph beginning to appreciate Piggy's logical thinking and shows his growing frustration with the lack of progress on key tasks like maintaining the fire and shelters.
The document provides character descriptions and discussion questions for J.B. Priestley's play "An Inspector Calls". It includes a character chart to compare Gerald Croft and Eric Birling and their involvement with Eva Smith/Daisy Renton. It also includes discussion points about how Mr. and Mrs. Birling treat Eric and Sheila like children. Finally, it provides a number of comprehension questions to test knowledge about characters, events and quotes from the play.
The document discusses Christopher Marlowe's play The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus. It provides background on Marlowe and an overview of the plot, including that Dr. Faustus makes a deal with Lucifer to gain knowledge and powers for 24 years, in exchange for his soul. During this time, he studies magic but becomes distracted from his original goals. At the end, he regrets his actions but is unable to repent in time and is dragged to hell.
The poem "Poppies" describes a mother's experience of her son leaving home to fight in the army. She helps him prepare his uniform, feeling sad and worried for his safety. When he leaves, she goes to places that remind her of him, including his bedroom and the pear tree in the yard. Later, she visits the war memorial, hoping to hear his childhood voice on the wind but finding only his name inscribed among the fallen. The poem uses imagery of innocence like doves and playgrounds to represent the son's youth before being lost to war.
The document provides an analysis of themes in Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice. It discusses how the novel examines the importance placed on marriage, wealth, and social status in Georgian England. It analyzes how the characters, particularly Mrs. Bennet, view marriage as the only way for women to improve their social and economic circumstances. The document also discusses Austen's examination of class and gender roles at the time through her characters.
This document provides details about the Miller's Tale from Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. It describes the Miller physically as having a red beard, wart on his nose, and blue hood/white coat. It notes he is drunk, pushy, rude, and insulting. The tale involves a love triangle between Nicholas, Alison, and her husband John, with Nicholas and Alison having a secret affair. Absalom also desires Alison. Through deceit, Nicholas and Alison continue their affair in secret. The themes involve deceitfulness and disguising desire as love. The genre is a fabliau, known for bawdy jokes and tricks.
The chapter shows the development of a relationship between Francis and Nicole. It also depicts Francis' transformation from a shy boy to a table tennis champion under Larry's guidance at the Wreck Centre. Against the odds, Francis wins the table tennis match against Larry. However, Larry undermines Francis' victory by implying he let Francis win. The chapter demonstrates Larry's influence and control over the young people at the Wreck Centre.
Wilfred Owen's poem "Futility" expresses the grief and senselessness of war through the image of a dead soldier whose body cannot be awakened even by the sun. The poem contrasts the peaceful way the sun used to wake the soldier with its inability to rouse his dead body. Through rhetorical questions, Owen questions what purpose there could be for creating life on earth if so many young men are killed in war.
Lewis Carroll "Alice: Through the looking Glass"Ruslana Peresada
Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known by his pen name Lewis Carroll, was a 19th century English writer, mathematician, photographer and Anglican deacon known for his works of literary nonsense such as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. The document discusses Carroll's most famous works, quotes and illustrations from Through the Looking-Glass, adaptations of Alice's stories into films and television, and examples of student drawings inspired by Carroll's works.
An Inspector Calls - Character and ThemeRoss Docherty
The document provides an overview of key characters and themes in An Inspector Calls. It summarizes:
1) Arthur Birling represents the wealthy middle-class who are unaware of the effects of their actions on workers.
2) Sheila realizes her responsibility for Eva Smith's fate most quickly and questions social responsibility.
3) The Inspector advocates for the rich to care for the poor and represents the play's message about social responsibility.
Writing style of khalid hosseini in ‘theIrshad Husein
a brief presentation Upon THE writing style of KHALID HOSSEINI in THE KITE RUNNER,
similes, metaphors, personification, symbolism, allusions and many more,,,,,,,,,,,,
The Scarlet Letter is set in 17th century Puritan Boston. Hester Prynne commits adultery and gives birth to Pearl. She is forced to wear a scarlet "A" and is shunned by her community. Her missing husband Roger Chillingworth takes the name and seeks revenge on Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale, Hester's secret lover. Over seven years, Dimmesdale's guilt over the sin eats away at him until he makes a public confession and dies in Hester's arms. The novel examines themes of sin, identity, and the conflict between public conformity and private passion through its symbolic characters and motifs.
Here is my presentation as a part of my Academic activities of Sem-1 M.A . Submitted to Pro.Dr. Dilip Barad ,Department of English MK Bhavnagar University.
Topic :Critical note on waiting for BarbarianMEGHANA DODIYA
This document provides a critical analysis of the novel "Waiting for Barbarians" by J.M. Coetzee. It summarizes the major characters, themes, and symbolism in the novel. The story is about the magistrate of an unnamed empire and deals with themes of morality, human cruelty, and the impact of torture. It can be read as an allegorical critique of apartheid in South Africa. The barbarian girl represents the voiceless subaltern subjected to the violence and objectification of those in power.
The poem "Poppies" by Jane Weir describes a mother's emotions as her son leaves home to join the army. She feels sad and anxious for his safety as she helps him prepare in his uniform. After he leaves, intoxicated by the world, she visits places that remind her of him, hoping to hear his voice on the wind. Birds represent her son's freedom and departure from home, leaving the mother with feelings of loss and worry for his safety in war.
The document discusses various aspects of representation in media. It begins by explaining that all media texts are representations of reality crafted by producers to portray their concept of existence. It then discusses how media both extends and restricts our experience of reality by selectively showing us only parts of it. The document also examines how media representations influence our perceptions of truth and reality. It analyzes common representations of gender, race, age and other groups and how these representations can promote stereotypes.
The document discusses representations of ethnicity in British media and common stereotypes. It notes that while ethnic minorities make up nearly 8% of the UK population, their representation in television is often limited and relies on stereotypes. Common stereotypes seen include black people portrayed as entertainers or criminals, Middle Eastern people as shopkeepers or traditional/misogynistic, and stereotypes of other groups are often absent entirely. The document argues for more progressive representations that move beyond limited stereotypes.
This document outlines three case studies and corresponding questions about representing various topics in the media. Case study 1 focuses on TV/film/video games, case study 2 on ads/music videos, and case study 3 on magazines/newspapers. For each case study, students are asked to explore the representation of a topic in the media by referencing their own detailed examples, and are given 30 marks. Topics include national/regional identities, events, issues, gender, age, and young people. Key terminology and points are also to be discussed.
This lecture discusses gender in popular culture, focusing on representations of masculinity and femininity. It analyzes the pop group Pussycat Dolls, noting their themes of asserting female sexuality and independence while portraying men as useless or overly aggressive. The implications for gender and power relationships are complex, as leveraging sexuality can empower women by contesting the male gaze, but may also lead to objectification over time. The appropriateness and impact of various popular culture portrayals remains open to debate.
Representation describes how signs like media texts stand in for and depict reality. Producers intentionally frame reality through signs like editing and camerawork to position texts ideologically. Audiences make sense of reality through these representations. Common representations of social groups in media include stereotypes like criminal black men, nerdy white men, sexy Latinas, and helpless disabled people. Understanding how media represent social groups through signs is important for recognizing the ideologies that shape perceptions of reality.
The document discusses representation of women in the music industry. It notes that women are often hyper-sexualized to help sell music. This can negatively impact youth by influencing ideas about body image and sexuality. While some artists embrace their sexuality, others feel pressure to do so. The document examines how different artists present themselves, from highly sexualized performers to those who find success without relying on sexuality.
This document discusses representation and textual analysis for media studies examinations. It focuses on analyzing representations of ethnicity and sexuality through techniques like mise-en-scene, camerawork, editing and sound. Stereotypical portrayals of different ethnic groups like Afro-Caribbean, East Asian and Latin American are outlined. Representations of sexuality, both heterosexual and homosexual, are also described in terms of common stereotypes. Analyzing these representations is important to understand the dominant ideologies and social myths being created or reinforced in media texts.
This document discusses the representation of ethnicity in media. It begins with dictionary definitions of ethnicity as relating to cultural identity based on shared traits like race, religion or language. It then discusses Alvarado's model of common stereotypes in media representation of ethnicity: exotic, dangerous, pitied, humorous, and recently added - sexualized. The document notes that representation has changed from earlier definitions by foreignness or comedy, but minorities tend to still be defined by their otherness. It cautions that stereotypes can be dangerous if they form people's only experience of other cultures. Specific examples discussed include the demonization of young black people in some media and focus on stereotypical aspects of cultures in representations of minorities.
Media Representations of Representation of regional identityCraig Osborne
The document discusses regional identity and stereotypes within the United Kingdom. It describes stereotypes associated with being Scottish (money-obsessed, drinks alcohol, loves outdoors), Welsh (lives in countryside, jokes about shagging sheep), Irish (lives in countryside, works on farms, religious, good at music), English (racist, obsessed with beer and football), and people from various cities and regions like London, Manchester, Liverpool, Essex, Yorkshire, and Cornwall. It also contrasts stereotypes of northern and southern England, associating the north with poverty, weather, lower class jobs and the south with culture, wealth, and professional jobs. The document provides questions to consider when analyzing regional identity in media clips.
This document discusses gender representation in music videos from feminist and post-feminist perspectives. It outlines research findings that music videos typically portray males as dominant and competent while females are more sexualized. Feminism critiques this as oppressive, viewing women as sex objects for the male gaze. Post-feminism sees some modern portrayals as empowering by showing women enjoying their sexuality and being independent and confident. The document uses the music video for "Buttons" by The Pussycat Dolls and Snoop Dogg to illustrate feminist and post-feminist analyses of gender representation.
Lesson 19 - Regional and national identityElle Sullivan
This document discusses regional identity in the UK and how it is portrayed in television and film. It examines stereotypes of different regions including Northerners, Southerners, Scousers, Welsh, and Londoners. Key theorists are discussed who argue that media plays a role in constructing national and regional identities through appealing to shared values and traditions. However, some media presents a more fragmented picture and must find ways of representing diverse identities in multicultural Britain. The use of stereotypes in establishing characters and identities is also examined.
The document discusses representation of race and ethnicity in media. It notes that while race has biological elements, there are also cultural components to representation. Media often relies on rigid racial stereotypes, especially in portrayals of minority groups. This can negatively impact viewers' perceptions, especially for children who have little other exposure to different cultures. The document calls for more accurate and diverse portrayals of various racial and ethnic groups in television, films, and other media to avoid perpetuating harmful stereotypes. It provides several specific examples of how different minority groups such as African Americans, Latinos, Asians, and Native Americans have been stereotyped in media over time.
1. Laura Mulvey introduced the concept of the "male gaze" in film theory, which refers to the way films are typically shot from the perspective of the heterosexual male viewer. This objectifies women and turns them into objects to be looked at.
2. The theory suggests that women are often denied agency and identity in films, existing primarily as objects for the male gaze. This can influence how women see themselves.
3. The male gaze is argued to be prevalent in many mainstream films and media, potentially reinforcing patriarchal social norms and power dynamics by influencing how both men and women see gender roles.
George tells Lennie not to drink so much and gets frustrated with Lennie's behavior. George and Lennie dream of owning their own land together one day. George worries about Lennie getting them into trouble again.
Heroes quotations – read the following and complete the tablehammonda
This document contains 20 short quotes from a novel. The quotes reflect on themes of heroism, war, guilt, identity and human nature. They describe how people perceive the narrator, memories of family and friends, the idea of places or acts being unlucky, recognizing betrayal, contemplating what makes a good or heroic death, struggling with sin, the sound of gunshots, failing to recognize someone, not blaming oneself, feeling special or finding one's identity, questioning the meaning of heroism, describing soldiers as scared kids who fought and stayed rather than running away.
The document contains quotes from the play An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley. It explores themes of social responsibility, class differences, and the impact of individual actions on others through quotes discussing looking after others, blaming oneself and others for a girl's suicide, and the inspector's message that we are all responsible for each other.
The document discusses representation of ethnicity in media. It states that ethnicity, like gender, consists of both biological and culturally defined characteristics. Media representation of ethnic groups can rely on rigid stereotypes similar to gender stereotypes. However, stereotyping of race is seen as more harmful than gender stereotypes because media may provide children's only experience of certain ethnic groups. The document also notes that most research has focused on representation of black people and that representation of other groups like Asian and Latino people is also important given their population sizes. It discusses how representation of ethnic groups has both improved and still includes negative stereotypes at times.
The document discusses representation of sexuality in media. It outlines common representations of heterosexual women and men, homosexual women and men, and transgender individuals. These representations include monogamous, promiscuous, embarrassed or in the closet. It notes that sexuality is often expressed through gender expression and physical attributes. The document advises analyzing how a character's gender and sexuality are constructed and whether the representation is positive, negative, or stereotypical.
This document discusses representation of different types of disabilities and abilities in media. It identifies physical, sensory, intellectual, mental health, developmental, and non-visible disabilities. It also mentions physical abilities like superheroes. It provides questions to consider when analyzing representation of disabilities/abilities in drama, such as what type is shown, how they are portrayed and treated by others, their role, and the overall message conveyed about that disability or ability.
The document discusses representation and disability in media. It lists different types of disabilities including physical, sensory, intellectual, mental health, developmental, non-visible, and those with limited abilities. It also mentions physical abilities such as superheroes and people with exceptional talents. The document poses questions about representation of disabilities and abilities in media such as what type is represented, how they are portrayed and treated by others, what role they play, and whether the representation is positive, negative, or stereotypical.
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- It consists of a 10 mark extract question analyzing language, structure, and form for 20 minutes
- And a 20 mark essay question choosing between two titles analyzing the entire text for 40 minutes.
- The exam counts for 40% of the student's final English Literature grade.
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2. Chapter 1 – page 1
“My name is Francis Joseph Cassavant
and I have just returned to Frenchtown
in Monument and the war is over and I
have no face.”
Establishes the setting
Introduces narrator in first person
Surprising statement creates mystery
3. Chapter 1 – page 1
“Oh, I have eyes… but no ears to speak
of, just bits of dangling flesh. But that’s
fine, like Dr Abrams says… He was
joking, of course.”
Conversational style of address
Creates a close bond between the
reader and the narrator
4. Chapter 1 – page 1
Description of Francis’s physical injuries.
Described in a matter-of-fact way
Creates sympathy in the reader – but
does Francis expect this?
Makes the reader want to know why he
looks like this
5. Chapter 1 – page 2
“But not having much success” and “I
don’t blame them”
Francis has low self-esteem and lacks
confidence
Presented as single-sentence
paragraphs to draw attention to them
6. Chapter 1 – page 3
“This was proof that the scarf and the
bandage were working in two ways: not
only to hide the ugliness of what used
to be my face, but to hide my identity.”
Why is Francis trying to hide?
Creates mystery
Francis believes he is ugly
7. Chapter 1 – page 4
“I thought of Nicole Renard, realizing I
had not thought of her for, oh, maybe
two hours.”
First mention of Nicole
Suggests Francis may be in love with
her
Makes the reader ask questions
8. Chapter 1 – page 4
“She had always been generous when I
did her errands and her tips paid for my
ten-cent movie tickets at the Plymouth
on Saturday afternoons.”
Francis knows Mrs Belander from
before the war
In a first reading, the Plymouth seems
unimportant
9. Chapter 1 – page 4
“At that moment, I knew that I was really
anonymous, that I wasn’t Francis
Joseph Cassavant anymore but a
tenant in Frenchtown.”
Why does Francis want to be
anonymous?
Contrasts with the opening sentence
10. Chapter 1 – page 5
“I was home again in Frenchtown. I
thought of the gun hidden away in my
duffel bag and knew that my mission
was about to begin.”
What is Francis’s mission?
Why does he have a gun?
Creates mystery and suspense
11. Chapter 1 – page 5
Francis briefly mentions his dead father
and mother, and younger brother.
This is one of the few times they are
mentioned in the novel
Why doesn’t Francis talk about them
more often?
He wants to forget the past
12. Chapter 1 – page 6
“Then I am filled with guilt and shame,
knowing that I just prayed for the man I
am going to kill.”
Francis frequently feels guilt and shame
This section emphasises his religious
feelings
Statement creates dramatic tension
13. Chapter 1 – page 7
“‘You’re a big hero,’ he said. ‘A Silver Star
hero.’”
This is the first reference to being a
hero in the novel
The reader wonders why Francis has
been awarded the Silver Star
14. Chapter 1 – page 7
“I am not a hero, of course, and I turn
away in disgust.”
Francis has low self-esteem
Why doesn’t he believe he is a hero?
Why does he say “of course”?
15. Chapter 1 – page 7
“And even though I am home from the
war, I wonder if I will ever see her
again.”
The chapter ends on a cliff-hanger
Where is Nicole?
What happened to her?
16. Chapter 2 – page 8
“The most beautiful girl I had ever seen…
The pale purity of her face reminded me
of the statue of St Therese… I silently
pledged her my love and loyalty
forever.”
Francis’s first description of Nicole
shows how he reveres her
Over-exaggeration
17. Chapter 2 – page 9
“Was the look that passed between us
that first day a wish of my imagination?”
Emphasises Francis’s lack of self-
esteem
Is this typical teenage angst?
18. Chapter 2 – page 12
“I never knew love could be so
agonising.”
This is ironic
For Francis, his love for Nicole does
become agony
19. Chapter 2 – page 12
“I wondered whether she’d been waving
at Joey LeBlanc or me.”
Again, Francis lacks the confidence to
believe that Nicole could be attracted to
him
Is he trying to make us feel sorry for
him?
20. Chapter 3 – page 13
“I feel like a spy in disguise as I walk the
streets of Frenchtown.”
This is a simile
It is an effective image to begin this
chapter with as it reminds us of
Francis’s mission
21. Chapter 3 – page 14
“The Great Gatsby which I’d heard was a great
novel… We drank vin rouge like the heroes in
a Hemingway novel.”
Francis refers to classic American Literature
This is the first mention of his interest in
reading and writing
Suggests an autobiographical link with
Cormier
22. Chapter 3 – page 15
“All kinds of rumours about her Francis.
She began to stay at home… She was
like… a hermit.”
Adds to the mystery of Nicole Renard
Shows that Francis did end up going-
out with Nicole but that something must
have gone wrong
23. Chapter 3 – page 15
Francis explains that he joined the army
at fifteen.
This makes the reader ask lots of
questions e.g.
Why did he enlist?
Why wasn’t he missed?
How did he feel about this?
24. Chapter 3 – page 16
“I can keep going on a minimum of food
because I lost my appetite somewhere
in France and eat now only to sustain
myself for a while.”
Suggests that Francis has given up
hope
Doesn’t reveal why he has no appetite
25. Chapter 3 – pages 18 – 20
Francis dreams about the war in France
This suggests Cormier’s attitude to war
and what is expected of soldiers.
It contrasts with the romantic and heroic
descriptions we might expect
It is a dramatic and horrifying
description
26. Chapter 3 – page 18
“Not like the war movies at the Plymouth,
nobody displaying heroics or bravado”
Francis repeats the idea that he wasn’t
heroic or brave
27. Chapter 3 – page 19
“I explode into wakefulness… my bursts of
gunfire killed the soldiers quickly, no
exploding head, no body cut in two… I saw
how young they were, boys with apple
cheeks, too young to shave. Like me.”
Francis explains that his dream is more
graphic than reality
He creates a link between himself and the
German soldiers
28. Chapter 3 – page 20
“The next day, the grenade blows my face
away.”
We finally find out what happened to
Francis, however he never tells us this
part of the story – we only find out from
others later on.
Made dramatic by being a single-
sentence paragraph in simple language
29. Chapter 3 – page 20
“Ignore it all, I tell myself, and count your
blessings.”
Francis is being ironic
He has no pity for himself
He is committed to carrying-out his
mission
30. Chapter 4 – page 21
“I wanted to be like them, these heroes,
fighting the Japs and the Germans,
going off to battles on land and sea.”
Francis used to have a romantic idea
about war
Later, he learns that they weren’t
heroes they “were only there” (page 47)
31. Chapter 4 – page 22
“Big Boy… is now sleek and hard with no
soft edges.”
The war has transformed Big Boy
physically
There are many ‘then and now’
comparisons within the novel showing
the effect of war
32. Chapter 4 – page 24
“I am not the hero he thinks I am, not like
the other veterans here in the St Jude’s
Club”
Again, Francis says that he is not a
hero
He compares himself with everybody
else for a negative effect
Francis feels that he doesn’t belong
here
33. Chapter 5 – page 25
“It’s a bad luck place, people had said.
A place of doom, others added”
The first description of the Wreck
Centre suggests the tragedy that will
take place there.
The words are highlighted by being in
single-sentence paragraphs.
34. Chapter 5 – page 26
“The men worked frantically… but the
work was haphazard.”
The Rec Centre was part of the ‘New
Deal’ programme during the Depression
Unemployed people were paid by the
Government to work on projects like this
35. Chapter 5 – page 27
“A tall slim man stepped into view, a lock
of blond hair tumbling over his
forehead, a smile that revealed dazzling
movie-star teeth.”
First description of Larry LaSalle
Emphasises his good looks
Francis clearly admires him
36. Chapter 5 – page 27
“He was most of all a teacher.”
As a teacher, Larry has a responsibility
to all the children in his care
Larry is also described as an athlete
and a dancer – everyone in Frenchtown
is impressed by these qualities
Francis’s language shows his
admiration for Larry
37. Chapter 5 – page 28
“I had never been a hero in such places,
too short and uncoordinated for
baseball and too timid to join the
gangs.”
Another reference to being a hero
Francis focuses on the negative
qualities
‘Timid’ suggests he is afraid
38. Chapter 5 – page 28
“I had no best friend.”
Other than Nicole and Larry, Francis
never really connects with anyone else
As a child he is a loner, which
emphasises the tragedy of Nicole’s
rejection and Larry’s betrayal
39. Chapter 5 – page 28
“I discovered Ernest Hemingway and Tom
Wolfe and Jack London and rushed
home with an armful of books.”
Francis shows his interest in literature
These writers are very masculine – their
books are about adventure
Reading separates Francis from other
people
40. Chapter 5 – page 28
“Home was now the tenement where I
lived with my Uncle Louis… He took me
in after my father died.”
This is striking because Francis doesn’t
describe these events
He chooses to forget memories from
the past that might distract him from his
mission
41. Chapter 5 – page 29
“He tamed the notorious schoolyard
bully…
‘But he still beats kids up in the
schoolyard,’ Joey LeBlanc observed.”
Francis recounts Larry’s achievements
but he suggests that they were only
cosmetic (on the surface)
42. Chapter 5 – page 29
“There were dark hints that he had ‘gotten into
trouble’ in New York City… The air of mystery
that surrounded him added to his glamour.”
This is the first hint that something is wrong
with Larry in the flashback narrative
Francis uses the language of celebrity to
characterise Larry’s appeal to the people
43. Chapter 5 – page 30
“She seemed to exist in a world of her
own, like a rare specimen, bird-like and
graceful, separate from the rest of the
dancers.”
Francis describes Nicole using a simile
Again, he suggests that she is unique
She is separate – just like him
44. Chapter 5 – page 30
“Joey LeBlanc angered me when he said
he could feel that old doom hanging
over the place.”
Loops-back to the beginning of the
chapter
Reinforces the idea that something
terrible is going to happen
45. Chapter 6 – page 31
“I watch for Larry LaSalle, for that Fred
Astaire strut and the movie-star smile.”
In the present, Francis’s description of
Larry has become an insult
He sees him as fake and insincere
46. Chapter 6 – page 31
“This is the pause between one life and
another.”
Francis is talking about Arthur, Armand
and Joe, but he could be talking about
himself
His life has paused since he returned –
he will only move on once his mission is
complete
47. Chapter 6 – page 32
Francis describes a pause in the
conversation and the war injuries of his
acquaintances
Everybody seems to be getting on with
their lives, but Francis recognises that
they are still scarred by their injuries
e.g. “there’s a sudden flash of what –
terror? bad dreams?”
48. Chapter 6 – page 34
“‘You deserve to be recognised, Francis,’
he whispers. ‘You’re a goddam hero…
How many men were you willing to die
for?’”
Arthur reveals a secret that Francis has
not told us yet – why don’t we know?
Why is Francis ashamed of his actions?
49. Chapter 7 – page 36
“He found me sitting alone on the back
steps of the Wreck Centre, looking at
nothing in particular. There was nothing
in my world that was worth looking at.”
Emphasises Francis’s isolation
Follows the death of his father
50. Chapter 7 – page 39
“Jealousy streaked through me as Larry
LaSalle tossed her in the air… pressing
her close, their faces almost touching,
their lips only an inch or so from a kiss.”
Already, there is jealousy in the
triangular relationship between Larry,
Francis and Nicole
Who is Francis jealous of?
51. Chapter 7 – page 39
“His eyes shone with admiration when I
made an unusual shot.”
Francis seeks Larry’s admiration
Table tennis represents the first thing
that Francis has ever enjoyed, apart
from reading
52. Chapter 7 – page 39
“I’m not supposed to play favourites,
Francis, but you and Nicole are special
to me.”
Larry makes it clear that there is a
special bond between the three
characters
He shouldn’t have favourites but he
breaks this ‘rule’
53. Chapter 7 – page 40
“For the first time in my life, a tide of
confidence swept through me.”
Nicole has said she likes to watch
Francis play
Francis highlights this moment by the
use of paragraphs
54. Chapter 7 – page 40 & 41
“Her words filled me with both delight and
agony, delight at her invitation and the instant
agony of jealousy, the way she had casually
said his name… ‘Larry’, spoken off-hand as if
they were more than teacher and pupil.”
Why does Francis feel jealous?
Is he jealous because Nicole is close to
Larry?
Is he jealous Larry likes Nicole?
55. Chapter 7 – page 45
“My eyes sought Nicole, found her joyous face,
hands joined together, as if in prayer, eyes
half-closed as if making herself an offering to
me.”
Francis gains confidence from beating Larry
Again he describes Nicole using religious
imagery – he makes her into an idol
56. Chapter 8 – page 46
“I want to talk about it, my war… And your
war, too, Francis. Everybody’s war.
The war nobody wants to talk about.”
Arthur Rivier shows that people are
trying to ignore the effects of the war
They are not addressing their problems
– instead they hide their emotions
57. Chapter 8 – page 46 & 47
“The scared war… God, but I was scared,
Francis.”
Arthur remembers the terror he felt
He describes a war that Francis can
relate to – Francis was also terrified
58. Chapter 8 – page 47
“No heroes in that scrap-book, Francis. Only
us, the boys of Frenchtown. Scared and
homesick and cramps in the stomach and
vomit. Nothing glamorous like the write-ups
in the papers or the newsreels. We weren’t
heroes. We were only there…”
This shows Cormier’s attitude to war
Arthur describes the reality of war in graphic
details
59. Chapter 9 – page 49
“A thrill went through me – a wartime
secret in Frenchtown! Should we be on
the look-out for spies?”
As a child, Francis shares the excited
romantic anticipation of the war
In reality, mainland America was very
secure
60. Chapter 9 – page 50
“We cheered our fighting forces and
booed and hissed when Hitler came on
the screen, his arm always raised in
that hated salute.”
The newsreel footage becomes an
entertainment
Civilians saw the war as dramatic and
exciting
61. Chapter 9 – page 51
“‘How about writing books? Didn’t you
win Sister Mathilde’s medal for
composition?’
‘Oh, I could never write a book.’
‘I think you could.’
Similar to Cormier’s own life
Nicole has confidence in Francis
This will be returned to at the end
62. Chapter 9 – page 53
“We were stunned to suddenly see Larry
LaSalle featured in the Movietone
News. He was unshaven, face gaunt
and drawn, eyes sunk deep into their
sockets.”
Larry is the first ‘victim’ of the war
The war is having a physical effect on
him
63. Chapter 10 – page 55
“When I study myself in the mirror, I don’t
see me any more but a stranger slowly
taking shape.”
The war has changed Francis as a
person
He is gradually becoming someone new
This transformation symbolises what
has happened to Francis
64. Chapter 10 – page 55
“The truth is that I don’t care whether I
heal or not. Because I know that it
doesn’t matter.”
Francis has lost all hope
He is not asking the reader for
sympathy – he no longer cares about
himself
65. Chapter 10 – page 55
“I knew what he meant by disposal
because I had planned my own method
after my mission was completed.”
Francis implies that after killing Larry he
will kill himself
He appears to be committed to ending
his own life
66. Chapter 11 – pages 57 – 64
This is the turning point in the novel
Francis deliberately emphasises Larry’s
heroic qualities in order to show how
evil his actions are at the end of the
chapter
Dramatic tension is built up throughout
the chapter
67. Chapter 11 – page 57
“Lt. Lawrence LaSalle… holder of the
Silver Star for acts of heroism… was
coming home on furlough.”
The introduction to this chapter builds
up anticipation
Larry’s heroism will contrast with his
actions at the end
68. Chapter 11 – page 57
“A moment later, Larry LaSalle stood on the
platform, resplendent in the green uniform…
He smiled, the old movie-star smile.”
Larry is described like the typical movie war
hero
Movie heroes are only actors, however, and
their performance is a fraud
Reference to “movie-star smile” reminds us
he is a fake
69. Chapter 11 – page 58
“Fred Astaire still in his walk but
something different about him. His
slenderness was knife-like now, lethal.”
The movie-star image is contrasted with
one of violence
Larry is a killer and Francis implies he is
dangerous
70. Chapter 11 – page 58
“Larry was our hero, yes, but he had been
a hero to us long before he went to
war.”
Francis reminds us that Larry is
admired by everyone in Frenchtown
This helps to reinforce his unforgivable
behaviour towards Nicole later in the
chapter
71. Chapter 11 – page 58
“His eyes moved to Nicole and I saw the
rush of affection on his face.”
There is a sexual chemistry between
Nicole and Larry
Does Francis misinterpret Larry’s
feelings towards Nicole?
72. Chapter 11 – page 59
“‘I’m glad to be home, even if it’s only for
a little while. And most of all I want to
be with the Wreck Centre gang.’
Once again he made us feel special.”
There is something suspicious about
the fact that a grown-up wants to spend
his time with children
Francis is providing clues for the reader
73. Chapter 11 – page 60
“‘I’ll buy you one like that someday,’ I whispered
in her ear, my voice trembling a bit, betraying
my love for her.
Squeezing my hand, she leaned towards me
and her warm cheek rested against mine.”
Francis is describing the perfect evening
between them both
He indicates that he wants to be with her
forever
This emphasises the tragedy of this chapter
74. Chapter 11 – page 60
“Once, Nicole whispered: ‘Stay close to me,’ as
we resumed our parade… a thrill went
through me like a jolt as I pulled her close and
said: ‘I’ll never leave you.’
This is a lie – Francis leaves her at the worst
possible moment
As Francis is telling the story, he must realise
how ironic this promise is – it helps to build
dramatic tension
75. Chapter 11 – pages 61 – 62
Quotations that create dramatic tension:
“The day had not been long enough for me.”
(61) = doubt
“His face was flushed and his eyes shone
with excitement.” (62) = sexual tension
“The words sounded false as I said them and
I realised they were Larry’s words, not mine.”
(62) = Larry is in control of Francis
76. Chapter 11 – page 62
“I really wanted to stay, wanted to be a
part of them.”
Reminds us that Francis has never
been intimate with anyone
Suggests his suspicion that something
is wrong
Echoed by Nicole, who doesn’t want
him to leave
77. Chapter 11 – page 63
“I made my way towards the front door but drew
back, didn’t leave, stationed myself in the
small foyer… miserable in my aloneness,
wanting to be dancing with her, the way Larry
LaSalle was dancing with her, holding her
close…”
“Miserable in my aloneness” – sums up
Francis throughout the novel
He knows something is wrong but is impotent
to do anything
78. Chapter 11 – page 63
“I heard a sigh and a sound that could
have been a moan and a rustle of
clothing.”
This is Francis’s description of the rape
Did he know what was happening?
How much does the reader have to
guess about what has happened?
Why?
79. Chapter 11 – page 63
“How long did I stand there listening?... I
couldn’t breathe, my body rigid, my lungs
burning… What were they doing?”
Francis’s description suggests he knows what
they were doing
Rhetorical questions suggest he knows the
answer but still can’t face the truth
He is terrified of the truth because he has
done nothing and still feels guilty
80. Chapter 11 – page 63
“But I knew what they were doing – the
thought streaked through my mind so
fast it could hardly be acknowledged.”
Francis is forced to admit the truth to
the reader
He confesses to us – is the whole novel
a confession of his sin before he kills
himself?
81. Chapter 11 – page 64
“I recognised in her eyes what I could not
deny: betrayal. My betrayal of her in
her eyes.”
Francis feels ashamed because he did
not stop Larry from hurting Nicole
He believes that she blames him
Repetition emphasises this
82. Chapter 11 – page 64
“It’s amazing that the heart makes no
noise when it cracks.”
The chapter ends with a dramatic image
This contrasts with how Francis had
been feeling throughout the chapter
83. Chapter 12 – page 65
“For three days, I haunted Sixth Street at
all hours.”
The use of the word ‘haunted’ suggests
that Francis is like a ghost
Nicole’s feelings for him have died
84. Chapter 12 – page 65
“A kind of bogey man who does terrible things
like letting his girl get hurt and attacked,
purposely avoiding in my mind that terrible
word: what had actually happened to her.”
Francis feels guilt and blames himself
He chooses to ignore that which causes him
most pain – he does this elsewhere in the
book
85. Chapter 12 – page 66
“I could not sleep at night… glad for the
heat that was so relentless, as if it was
part of the hell that I had earned.”
Francis blames himself rather than
Larry
He punishes himself, using religious
imagery of suffering and purgatory
86. Chapter 12 – page 67
“I could only stand there mute, as if all my
sins had been revealed and there was
no forgiveness for them.”
Francis is using Catholic imagery
He is punishing himself, taking all the
blame away from Larry
He then turns to the church for help
87. Chapter 12 – page 68
“Saying a prayer before committing the
worst sin of all: despair… I thought of
my mother and father – could I disgrace
their name this way?”
Suicide is absolutely the worst sin that a
Catholic can commit
Francis is ashamed at the thought of
letting his parents down
88. Chapter 12 – page 69
“I could not die that way. Soldiers were dying
with honour on battlefields all over the world.
Noble deaths. The deaths of heroes. How
could I die by leaping from a steeple?”
The theme of heroism returns again
Is Francis trying to be a hero or is he trying to
die?
Notice the use of sentence structures for
effect
89. Chapter 13 – page 70
“I always thought I would spot Larry LaSalle on
Third Street, would see him striding along like
Fred Astaire, bestowing that movie-star smile
on people that he met.”
Francis reminds us of how fake Larry is by
repeating the movie-star image
There is no sense of admiration in the way he
says this
90. Chapter 13 – page 71
“I have heard enough.
Larry LaSalle has returned to
Frenchtown.
And I know where to find him.”
Use of single-sentence paragraphs
Use of present tense
Builds up dramatic tension
91. Chapter 14 – page 72
“The gun is like a tumour on my thigh.”
Simile
Shows that Francis feels what he is
about to do is wrong
92. Chapter 14 – page 72
“I am calm. My heartbeat is normal. What’s
one more death after the others in the villages
and fields of France? The innocent faces of
the two young Germans appear in my mind.
But Larry LaSalle is not innocent.”
Suggests Francis has killed more people than
we know about
Rhetorical question suggests his guilt
93. Chapter 14 – page 73
“He is pale, eyes sunk into the sockets like in
the newsreel at the Plymouth, and he seems
fragile now, as if caught in an old photograph
that has faded and yellowed with age.”
Larry has changed physically
He is like the other war veterans in that the
war has had a major impact on his
appearance
Does Francis feel pity for him?
94. Chapter 14 – page 73
“‘Don’t be afraid to show your face,
Francis. That face, what’s left of it, is a
symbol of how brave you were, the
Silver Star you earned…’”
Larry is still trying to teach Francis
Is Larry’s physical appearance a
symbol of what he has done?
95. Chapter 14 – page 74
“A deep sadness settles on me, as if
winter has invaded my bones.”
Simile
Winter is a dead time – to what extent is
Francis dead inside?
He is saddened by remembering the
past and the Wreck Centre
96. Chapter 14 – page 74
“Why did it have to turn out like this?
Maybe your sins catching up with you.”
The italics represent Francis’s inner
voice
They show what he wants to say but
can’t say
97. Chapter 14 – page 75
“I had always wanted to be a hero, like Larry
LaSalle, but had been a fake all along. And
now I am tired of the deception and have to
rid myself of the fakery.”
Francis views his actions as a fraud – he is
not really a hero
This quote shows that he has realised Larry is
a fake
Francis confesses to Larry that he is not a
hero
98. Chapter 14 – page 75
“‘I went to war because I wanted to die…
I was too much of a coward to kill
myself. In the war, in a battle, I figured
it would be easy to get killed.”
Francis’s explanation twists his feelings
into self-accusation – he believes
himself a coward despite everything he
has done
99. Chapter 14 – page 76
“‘Oh, Francis. You’re too hard on yourself. You
didn’t do anything you should feel guilty
about, that should make you want to die. You
couldn’t have stopped me, anyway, Francis.
You were just a child.’”
Larry tries to take the blame away from
Francis
He tries to make him realise it wasn’t his fault
Does Larry feel guilty?
100. Chapter 14 – page 76
“‘The sweet young things, Francis. Even
their heat is sweet…’
Sweet young things. Had he done it
before?”
It is suggested that Larry has done this
before
Larry sees the girls as treats or gifts –
he tries to excuse his behaviour
101. Chapter 14 – page 77
“‘Does that one sin of mine wipe away all
the good things?’”
The most important quote in the novel!
The nature of heroes is the main theme
in the novel
Cormier leaves it up to the reader to
decide, but clearly the answer is yes
Francis avoids answering the question
102. Chapter 14 – page 77
“‘If I want one thing, it would be to have
you look at me again the way you did at
the Wreck Centre. When I was the big
hero you say I was.’”
Why does Larry care what Francis
thinks?
103. Chapter 14 – page 78
“‘Let me tell you one thing before you go,
Francis. You would have fallen on that
grenade, anyway. All your instincts would
have made you sacrifice yourself for your
comrades.’
Still trying to make me better than I am.”
Larry recognises that Francis is a true hero
Typically Francis rejects this – he has no faith
in himself
104. Chapter 14 – page 79
“The sound of a pistol shot cracks the air. My
hand is on the doorknob. The sound from
this distance is almost like a ping-pong ball
striking the table.”
This simile is used in an ironic way – table
tennis made Francis feel special and is
connected to Larry
Now he calls it ‘ping-pong’ – a game not a
sport not requiring any skill (page 37)
105. Chapter 15 – page 80
“The sound of the doorbell echoes unendingly
through the long corridors of the convent.
Waiting, I step back and look at the faded
red-brick exterior of the building and the black
forbidding shutters at the windows.”
Creates mystery – why is Francis here?
Sense of exclusion – ‘echoes’, ‘forbidding’
Change of tone from the drama of the
previous chapter
106. Chapter 15 – page 81
“‘Has she gone away to become a nun?’
I ask. The possibility dashes my hopes
of ever seeing her again.
Francis reveals his reasons for being
here
This is the first time Francis has ever
expressed a sense of hope, but, as
usual, he takes a pessimistic view
107. Chapter 15 – page 82
“‘I hope your face heals soon, Francis’…
I wonder if it’s a special sin to lie to a
nun.”
Francis lies about his intentions
He is obsessed with the idea of sin
108. Chapter 16 – page 83
“For one lightning moment, I don’t recognise
her… Now her hair is cut short and combed
straight and flat… Her cheek-bones are more
prominent and her eyes seem to be bigger, I
look at her as if studying a painting in a
museum.”
Nicole has been physically transformed by
her experiences
Francis still sees her as a work of art
109. Chapter 16 – page 84
“‘This is nothing… It’s not as bad as it
looks…’ Still lying but not to a nun.”
Francis differentiates between his lies,
showing his feelings about religion
He implies that he has thought about
his “proper method of disposal” (chapter
10)
110. Chapter 16 – page 84
“‘Did to me?’ What day?
‘I shouldn’t have said those things to
you that day… You weren’t to blame
for what happened’”
Like Larry, Nicole tells Francis that it
wasn’t his fault
Does Francis believe her?
111. Chapter 16 – page 85
“‘Don’t say it, Francis. I know what he
was. For a while there he made me feel
special. Made us all feel special.’”
Describes Larry’s effect on the children
Contrasts the public and private life of
Larry
112. Chapter 16 – page 85
“‘Are you going to write? I always thought
you’d be a writer.’
‘I don’t know.’ Which is the truth, for a
change.”
Provides a biographical link with the
author
Provides hope for Francis
113. Chapter 16 – page 85
“To see if maybe you could still be my girl.
Which would maybe change my mind
about the gun in my duffel bag.”
This is Francis’s hope – that he and
Nicole could still be together
How realistic is this hope
Francis’s inner thoughts shown by the
italics
114. Chapter 16 – page 86
“‘Who was I going to tell...? He was a big
war hero.’”
Again, Cormier challenges the idea of
what makes someone a hero
115. Chapter 16 – page 87
“‘When the doctor fixes up my face, I’ll send you a
picture.’
‘Promise?’
‘Promise,’ I answer, although I know that I will never
keep that promise and she probably doesn’t expect
me to.”
This is the last of the promises that are broken i.e.
what Francis promises Nicole in chapter 12
It is another clue that Francis intends to kill himself.
116. Chapter 16 – page 88
“‘I don’t know what a hero is anymore, Nicole.’ I
think of Larry LaSalle and his Silver Star.
And my own Silver Star, for an act of
cowardice.
‘Write about it Francis. Maybe you can find
the answer that way.’”
The main question of the novel is ‘what is a
hero?’
Ironically, Francis does write about it – does
the novel provide any answers?
117. Chapter 17 – page 89
“I remember what I said to Nicole about not
remembering who the real heroes are. I think
of my old platoon… We were only there…
Who were not only there but who stayed, did
not run away, fought the good war.”
Francis recalls Arthur’s words
Cormier considers what was asked of the
young soldiers and suggests Francis really is
a hero
118. Chapter 17 – page 89
“And didn’t receive a Silver Star. But heroes
anyway. The real heroes.
Maybe if I’m going to write as Nicole hopes I
will, I should write about them.”
Is the book dedicated to the people Francis
considers real heroes?
He sees his medal as a fraud – is it because
Larry won one as well as wasn’t a hero?
119. Chapter 17 – page 90
“Maybe I should…”
Francis uses conditionals to introduce
his options
He thinks about what he could do
120. Chapter 17 – page 90
“I think of the gun inside the duffel bag at
my feet…
The weight is nice and comfortable.”
The gun gives him comfort
The ending of the novel is ambiguous –
does he kill himself?