Chapter Seven Summary1. A relationship develops between Francis and Nicole.

2. In another flashback we watch as the young Francis is transformed from a shy and lonely boy to table tennis champion

3. Against the odds Francis wins the table tennis match against Larry.

4. Larry makes Nicole and Francis into special stars.

5. We can see the influence that Larry has over the young people in the Wreck Centre.

6. Larry engineers physical contact between himself and Nicole.

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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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;

Why is this chapter important?

A We can see how Larry tries to boost Francis’ self-esteem and how Larry’s attensions have a postive a effect on FrancisB A relationship develops between Francis and Nicole.C The control and influence that Larry has established is carefully presented.D We see a sense of rivalry between Larry and Francis which is focused on Nicole.

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 7

Find five examples from this chapter of compliments Larry pays to Francis.

Having read the chapter, you now have have 2 minutes to write 4 statements.

2 about Larry LaSalle and 2 about Francis Joseph Cassavant.

Do you agree

Or disagree?

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;

Agreement line

Strongly Agree Strongly disagree

Stand where about you agree with the statement.

Right in the middle

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;

Quick refresher….

The book is divided into the past, the war and the present. What can you remember?

The pastThe War

The Present

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;

Heroes

Both Francis and Larry are in Frenchtown’s Scrapbook and classed as heroes. They also both won the Silver Star.

PREDICTION…

What could Larry have done that is so bad that Francis

will wait for revenge?

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?

The word ‘grenade’, for a small hand-held bomb, comes from the Spanish word for ‘pomegranate’. This is because early grenades were about the size of this fruit and their shrapnel pellets resembled the pomegranate’s seeds.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;

Young Francis grows in confidenceThe chapter begins with a description of young Francis sitting alone on the steps of the Wreck Centre. We see Larry at his very best. Larry has noticed Francis and begun to encourage him, making him feel that he does have special gifts. Under Larry’s guidance Francis learns the skill of table tennis. As he becomes a good player, his status in the eyes of the other young people rises and their cheers give him confidence: ‘Nobody had ever cheered me before’ (.p.45).

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;

Young Francis grows in confidenceAs Francis continues to practise table tennis, he is watched by the other young people at the Wreck Centre. When Nicole appears to blow him a kiss, this is a turning point for Francis as he now has some hope that she might like him. Eventually Francis find the courage to pay Nicole a compliment: ‘I love to watch you dance’ (p.48).

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;

Larry LaSalle’s desire to controlThe Wreck Centre suits Larry perfectly. It enables him to exercise control over those less experiences than him. He is presented as someone who is multi-talented and admired by all. This gives him power which he exploits for his own purposes. He grooms Nicole carefully, developing her talents as a dancer. As Larry and Nicole dance together, there appears to be a sexual attraction between them.

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;

Larry LaSalle’s desire to controlLarry has the confident belief that everything he does is right. He does not consider the feelings of others. He allows Francis to know that he let him win the table tennis competition. As a result, the moment of Francis’ greatest achievement is tarnished because he believes that it might not have been real, that Larry gave the victory to him as if it was his gift to give. He knows for the rest of his life that the brief moment when he was a table tennis hero was not genuine.

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;

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;

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;

Homework

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Key Quote

Francis: ‘I stood spellbound by his words’ (p.45).

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Checkpoint 8

Joey LeBlanc suggests that Francis has good reason to challenge Larry. What is this reason?

Examiner’s tip: writing about the rivalry between Larry and Francis

Jealousy towards Larry has already been expressed by Francis as he watches Larry dancing with Nicole: ‘Jealousy streaked through me’ (p.46). We are made aware of the closeness between Nicole and Larry in the way their dancing is described. It seems as if Francis and Larry are to become rivals for Nicole’s affection.

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;

Examiner’s tip: writing about the rivalry between Larry and Francis

There is a crucial difference between them. Francis is innocent and inexperienced. Larry is a powerful adult and, as we find out later, ready to exploit the influence his position gives him. Nicole clearly enjoys the attention he gives her.

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;

Examiner’s tip: writing about the rivalry between Larry and Francis

This unspoken rivalry is sensed by the young people at the Wreck Centre as they shout insistently for Francis and Larry to play against each other. As he starts to play, Francis receives a ‘smile of approval’ (p.52) from Nicole. In Chapter 2 Francis had referred to himself as a knight kneeling at Nicole’s feet. In the table tennis match it is as if he is a knight fighting for the honour of Nicole. Look at the detailed description of the moves in the game as control passes from one to another and how it helps to emphasise the rivalry.

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;

Key Quote

Francis: ‘he caught her, pressing her close, their faces almost touching, their lips only an inch or so from a kiss’ (p.46).

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;

Grade Booster

Consider alternative interpretations for top grades: Larry flirts with Nicole, but does Nicole flirt with him?

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;