Summary Of Zach Harriman In 'Hero'
In Hero by Mike Lupica, Zach Harriman, the main character, is stubborn, courageous, and curious. For instance, after Zach explains his theory behind the plane crash that killed his dad to Kate and she does not believe him, Zach thinks to himself that “As much as Kate Paredes loved being right, she was dead wrong about the crash that killed his dad, and one of these days Zach was going to prove it” (Lupica 72). Although many people, including his best friend Kate, seem to believe that the death of Zach’s dad was an accident, he is unfathomably determined to obtain the truth. Zach’s stubbornness is best represented with the head of a donkey, an animal proverbially associated with stubbornness. Additionally, when he is confronted in Central Park
by a group of thugs who demand that he hand over his silver dollar, he states that “My dad gave me this coin, and there’s no way I’m handing it over to some scrubs like you” (137). Despite the situation, and the thugs who may soon resort to physicality, Zach stands his ground, and protects his silver dollar, a gift from his dad. Zach’s courage is represented by a sword and shield, which were commonly wielded by courageous knights in the middle ages. Lastly, when Zach meets a suspicious character named Mr. Herbert, who seems to know a lot about Zach’s dad, he explains to Mr. Herbert that “…if you something about my dad’s accident¬—even though I don’t think it was an accident—how about you just tell me” (115). When Zach delivers his demand, he demonstrates an acute interest in his father, and an eager sense of curiosity about what really happened to him. This curiosity is best symbolized by a question mark, which represents questioning and inquiry, an activity which Zach commonly engages in. In conclusion, Zach Harriman, the main character in Hero by Mike Lupica, is stubborn, courageous, and curious, as demonstrated by his determination to prove the true cause of his father’s death, his ability to protect what he values most, and his demand to Mr. Herbert.
by a group of thugs who demand that he hand over his silver dollar, he states that “My dad gave me this coin, and there’s no way I’m handing it over to some scrubs like you” (137). Despite the situation, and the thugs who may soon resort to physicality, Zach stands his ground, and protects his silver dollar, a gift from his dad. Zach’s courage is represented by a sword and shield, which were commonly wielded by courageous knights in the middle ages. Lastly, when Zach meets a suspicious character named Mr. Herbert, who seems to know a lot about Zach’s dad, he explains to Mr. Herbert that “…if you something about my dad’s accident¬—even though I don’t think it was an accident—how about you just tell me” (115). When Zach delivers his demand, he demonstrates an acute interest in his father, and an eager sense of curiosity about what really happened to him. This curiosity is best symbolized by a question mark, which represents questioning and inquiry, an activity which Zach commonly engages in. In conclusion, Zach Harriman, the main character in Hero by Mike Lupica, is stubborn, courageous, and curious, as demonstrated by his determination to prove the true cause of his father’s death, his ability to protect what he values most, and his demand to Mr. Herbert.