How Is Francis Presented In Heroes

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As years unfold, people change dramatically, and the past can be haunting. In the book, Heroes, by Robert Cormier, the main character Francis Cassavant goes to war, and when he returns he is on a mission but cannot reveal his true self. In the book, Heroes, Cormier examines the life and actions of Francis Cassavant through his time before and after war. Francis Cassavant, when he was young, was an extremely enthusiastic character who cared deeply for Nicole Renard, with numerous quality friends, before war. Francis was a fifteen year old boy caught up in love and friendship. Francis then watched the love of his life go through a traumatic experience. Nicole found out Francis was there the night she was raped and felt betrayed by Francis that …show more content…

My betrayal of her in her eyes.” This proves, that Nicole felt betrayed because of this Francis felt he needed to be punished for not stopping Larry LaSalle, the rapist and cruel creature, so he enlisted in the war with hopes that his sins would be punished by dying in war. Francis Cassavant was like this before he left for war. On the contrary, when Francis Cassavant came back from war, he was out for revenge and was an apathetic and somber character. Francis wore a scarf to hide his scars and the damage from war. Once he returned from war, he kept his identity to himself so no one would recognize him. Francis did this so he could confront Larry and finally give Larry what he deserves. The finite goal, shocking but deserved, also led Francis to wanting to find his lover Nicole again. Francis was infatuated with Nicole and just wanted to find her. Francis finally found Larry and justice was to be served, in the text it states, “I aim the gun at him.” This sentence proves the idea that Francis was going to finally seek his revenge. Seeking this revenge would feel so saccharine and needed, but he couldn’t do it. Francis couldn’t stomach the fact that he was considered a

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