Heroism - theme
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- Heroism
- Larry Lasalle
- 'Silver star hero'
- When returning home Larry receives a traditional hero's welcome.
- 'We cheered as he stepped down from the platform.
- Stereotypical hero.
- 'Larry was our hero'
- There is the idea that Larry has always been a hero.
- Due to his 'movie-star smile' making his a role model
- 'He had been a hero to us long before he went to war'
- Francis Cassavant
- 'Silver star'
- Francis believes he's not a hero. This is because his awarded actions did not have heroic intention.
- 'I'm no hero'
- 'I am not a hero, of course'
- 'I'm not the hero he thinks i am'
- 'You're a goddam hero'
- Context
- 1939-1945
- During WW2 those fighting were considered to be heroes.
- War heroes are portrayed as role models.
- They display bravery and patriotism.
- 1939-1945
- Others
- The people of Frenchtown are excited by examples of heroism because they do not have to face the consequence of war.
- 'Cheers filled the air'
- Larry's appearance on the News.
- They also have respect for heroes.
- 'poor boy'
- 'Cheers filled the air'
- The people of Frenchtown are excited by examples of heroism because they do not have to face the consequence of war.
- Larry Lasalle
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