Heroes: Francis The Hero
Francis the Hero
Francis demonstrates that he is a hero through his actions and words in the book Heroes by Robert Cormier.
Francis is a hero because he earned a Silver Star. Francis jumped on a grenade to save his comrades. Francis knew that jumping on the grenade could kill him, yet Francis still jumped on it. For his actions Francis now has a Silver Star. Arthur realizes that Francis is the man with no face and tells him “You have your own Silver Star. You’re in the stranglers book, too.” (Cormier 23). Earning a Silver Star shows heroism. In addition, Francis doesn’t like showing off his Silver Star. Francis isn’t cocky, which is another heroic trait. In conclusion, everyone in Frenchtown sees Francis for the hero he is.
Francis is a hero
Francis demonstrates that he is a hero through his actions and words in the book Heroes by Robert Cormier.
Francis is a hero because he earned a Silver Star. Francis jumped on a grenade to save his comrades. Francis knew that jumping on the grenade could kill him, yet Francis still jumped on it. For his actions Francis now has a Silver Star. Arthur realizes that Francis is the man with no face and tells him “You have your own Silver Star. You’re in the stranglers book, too.” (Cormier 23). Earning a Silver Star shows heroism. In addition, Francis doesn’t like showing off his Silver Star. Francis isn’t cocky, which is another heroic trait. In conclusion, everyone in Frenchtown sees Francis for the hero he is.
Francis is a hero