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Chapter Four Summary

1. Together with other young men who have been in the war, Francis has a drink in St Jude Club.

2. He recognises them but they do not know who he is.

3. On his way to the Wreck Centre Francis meets Arthur Rivier, another veteran from the war.

Can I critically respond to the text, ‘Heroes’? (AO1)I must generally refer to relevant aspects of HeroesI should discuss thoroughly and increasingly thoughtfully characters/relationshipsI could consider and suggest experimental ideas and judgements;

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23rd January 2012

‘Don’t sit under the apple tree with anyone else but me’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5Qx4Y_hUuE

Lesson Objectives

Can I critically respond to the text, ‘Heroes’? (AO1)I must generally refer to relevant aspects of Heroes

I should discuss thoroughly and increasingly thoughtfully characters/relationships

I could consider and suggest experimental ideas and judgements;

Chapter 3 re-cap1 Find the sentence ‘I stare at the final proof that Nicole has gone away’ (page 16). How does the writer move from one time period to another here?

2 In the page following this, what is suggested about Nicole, and how she changed after Francis left? (p.17)

3 In the section beginning ‘I can never trace the moment …’ (page 20), how does the writer move from one time period to another?

4 In the section beginning ‘I don’t want to think about them’ (page 20), in what ways is it suggested that the soldiers are not heroes? How is it suggested that war is brutal and nasty rather than heroic?

Can I critically respond to the text, ‘Heroes’? (AO1)I must generally refer to relevant aspects of HeroesI should discuss thoroughly and increasingly thoughtfully characters/relationshipsI could consider and suggest experimental ideas and judgements;

Areas for Discussion1 What does Francis remember about Arthur Rivier before the war (page 21)? Why do you think the writer has included this detail?

2 In this chapter, which is all set in the present time of the story, how does the writer remind you of the other periods in the story?

3 How is it shown here that Francis feels himself to be an outsider, even though he is in his home town?Can I critically respond to the text, ‘Heroes’? (AO1)I must generally refer to relevant aspects of HeroesI should discuss thoroughly and increasingly thoughtfully characters/relationshipsI could consider and suggest experimental ideas and judgements;

Why is this chapter important?

A We can see how important the Wreck Centre is to him and how it is associated with unhappiness.B There is evidence of the social circle of which he was once a part. The veterans speak about the future in a way that Francis cannot.C The comments about heroism add to the impression of Francis’ low self-esteem.

Can I critically respond to the text, ‘Heroes’? (AO1)I must generally refer to relevant aspects of HeroesI should discuss thoroughly and increasingly thoughtfully characters/relationshipsI could consider and suggest experimental ideas and judgements;

Checkpoint 4

Francis refers frequently to his loneliness throughout the novel. Can you find another reference to his loneliness later in this chapter?

Old FriendsFrancis thinks back to Arthur’s first visit home in his army uniform along with other soldiers and he remembers how he wanted to be like these heroes and how much they impressed him. He also remembers that Arthur was a very good baseball player before he went to fight in the war.

As the other men drink beer and chat, Francis does not join in, although he does state that he wishes he could be part of the ‘camaraderie’ p.28). He recognised then but they have no idea who he is. The veterans are talking about their plans for the future, by taking advantage of the GI Bill.

Can I critically respond to the text, ‘Heroes’? (AO1)I must generally refer to relevant aspects of HeroesI should discuss thoroughly and increasingly thoughtfully characters/relationshipsI could consider and suggest experimental ideas and judgements;

Did you know?Under the Servicemen’s Resettlement Act of 1944 (commonly known as the GI Bill) soldiers who had fought in the war were entitled to thirty-six months of education or training with financial support for books, fees and living expenses.

Checkpoint 5

Why does Cormier give details of Arthur Rivier’s baseball achievements on p.23?

Examiner’s tip: writing about the shadow of war

Different kinds of heroism and different types of heroes are portrayed in the novel. Before he enlisted in the army, Arthur Rivier had been a star first baseman, a sporting hero. It should be noted that Arthur Rivier no longer looks like a hero - ‘his eyes are bleary and bloodshot’ (p.26). The war has destroyed his hero like qualities.

Francis was impatient to join the older boys in ‘that great crusade for freedom’ (p.24). His idealistic attitude towards fighting appears to have altered considerably. Towards the end of the chapter he states that he is not the hero the others think he is. It is ironic that while others respect him as a hero, Francis feels he is not one at all.

Can I critically respond to the text, ‘Heroes’? (AO1)I must generally refer to relevant aspects of HeroesI should discuss thoroughly and increasingly thoughtfully characters/relationshipsI could consider and suggest experimental ideas and judgements;

Look back at your title for today

Circle the correct label for the structure –

after the war or flashback?

Can I critically respond to the text, ‘Heroes’? (AO1)I must generally refer to relevant aspects of HeroesI should discuss thoroughly and increasingly thoughtfully characters/relationshipsI could consider and suggest experimental ideas and judgements;

Plenary

Which theme do you think the novel is mostly about so far:Heroism?Guilt?Loneliness?Answer in a full paragraph.

Can I critically respond to the text, ‘Heroes’? (AO1)I must generally refer to relevant aspects of HeroesI should discuss thoroughly and increasingly thoughtfully characters/relationshipsI could consider and suggest experimental ideas and judgements;

“I wanted to be like them, these heroes, fighting the Japs and the Germans, going off to battles on land and sea.”(p.23-24)

• Francis used to have a romantic idea about war• Later, he learns that they weren’t heroes they

“were only there” (page 47)

What is the effect of Francis’ realisation?Francis’ realisation shows…

Can I critically respond to the text, ‘Heroes’? (AO1)I must generally refer to relevant aspects of HeroesI should discuss thoroughly and increasingly thoughtfully characters/relationshipsI could consider and suggest experimental ideas and judgements;

“Big Boy… is now sleek and hard with no soft edges”(p.25)

• The war has transformed Big Boy physically• There are many ‘then and now’ comparisons

within the novel showing the effect of war

What does this suggest?The ‘then and now’ comparisons throughout the novel suggest…

Can I critically respond to the text, ‘Heroes’? (AO1)I must generally refer to relevant aspects of HeroesI should discuss thoroughly and increasingly thoughtfully characters/relationshipsI could consider and suggest experimental ideas and judgements;

“I am not the hero he thinks I am, not like the other veterans here in the St Jude’s Club.” (p.26)• Again, Francis says that he is not a hero• He compares himself with everybody else for

a negative effect

Why might Francis do this?Francis compares himself with everybody else for a negative effect to Can I critically respond to the text, ‘Heroes’? (AO1)I must generally refer to relevant aspects of HeroesI should discuss thoroughly and increasingly thoughtfully characters/relationshipsI could consider and suggest experimental ideas and judgements;

Reflecting on my learning: copy out ONE skill you need to work on the MOST at the moment.

Part 2: When studying the novel ‘Heroes’, I need more practise...1. Describing and explaining characters personalities2. Understanding the links between the themes and

characters3. Using a quotation that matches my point 4. Identifying and exploring language techniques5. Explaining and commenting on narrative techniques6. Interpreting the messages within the story

Can I critically respond to the text, ‘Heroes’? (AO1)I must generally refer to relevant aspects of HeroesI should discuss thoroughly and increasingly thoughtfully characters/relationshipsI could consider and suggest experimental ideas and judgements;