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Robert Cormier Heroes Summary

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The setting in the book “Heroes” begins in 1945 in Frenchtown in Monument, MA. It is also during the Second World War. The author Robert Cormier introduces us to the main character Francis Joseph Cassavant. The book “Heroes” main characters are Francis Cassavant, Nicole Renard, and Larry LaSalle. Francis is an eighteen year old without a face due to his recent service in World War ll. Francis had jumped on a grenade for what others think to save his platoon but he really did it to kill himself. Though Francis wanted himself dead and Larry actually save people's lives in war, Francis was the real hero in the book “Heroes”. Francis demonstrates he is a hero through his words, thoughts , and actions. Francis Cassavant is the real hero though
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