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in the start of this chapter its francis bulding up the courage to speak to nicole. i wonder if coming was a mistake . this shows francis was scared and created a intense mood as francis seen nicole walking to him he immediately regreated going. nicole was surprised to see him. francis thought he was being f oolish expecting a hand shake or hug.
she say youve come along way and he goes as have you .so this shows that there having a calm conversation and there both talking calmly. francis apolgies for what happend all those years ago and nicole says it wasnt your fault francis im sorry for the way i treated you. francis feels sorry for her wishing he had done something to help her. But as it is she could not tell anyone not her family or freinds its traumatizing for her its just trauma built for so many years so she is emotionly unstable and does not want to talk about the past and then cuts the conversation short and does not really want to talk to him as shes trying to get rid of the past and she cant do that by having francis in her life

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In the eleventh chapter , when Larry comes back to french town they have a party and Nicole whispers to Francis " stay close to me"    this shows she may have not felt safe ,almost like she known something was going to happen this could also foreshadow what happened later on in the chapter .

"his eyes moved to Nicole and i saw the rush of affection in  his eyes " this shows that Larry kind of Favouritised Nicole  because affection means you love them or admire a person .

"Nicole and i are going to have one last dance "  he said  " just her and me alone ,its important Francis " this shows that Larry  is manipulating Francis using his power as a grown up to order  Francis around  , also shows that Nicole doesn't get a say in the matter shows that they live in a patriarchal society .
" we always did what Larry told us to do " this shows that its not just Francis that does what he tells him to do shows that Nicole may have felt like she had to dance with him

"my betrayal of her in her eyes " this shows that Nicole feels betrayed by Francis for not doing anything she could also feel hurt

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In heroes Robert Cormier builds suspense throughout the play. Heroes is based on a character called Francis Cassavant, who goes to war in a suicide attempt, his mission did not work as he jumped on a grenade which demolished his face and his characteristics. He return from the war and wants to brutally murder Larry LaSalle and this is why...

In chapter 11, a heroes awaits Larry LaSalle on his first return to the monument. At Larry LaSalles request the wreck centre is to be opened for one last time and for one more special night. This event will remind the people the spirit of time before the war.

The party ends and Larry tells Francis to leave therefore Nicole and Larry can have their last dance. Francis then starts to leave the Centre. Nicole then scurries over and says "Stay close to me" this shows the irony of Francis and it implies the reality of whats actually going to happen.

Francis states "We always did what Larry LaSalle told us to do" this implies that Larry was like a dad like figure, but in a bad way, this also implies that the society during that period was patriarchal and Nicole had no say.

Francis carries on walking after saying he has to listen to Larry to Nicole and he then wonders "I wondered if he had a big announcement for he" this shows the sense of naivety from Francis and he does not know the reality of whats going to happen.

Francis lingered behind and heard the distant moans in the centre. Larry had sexually harassed Nicole, she then came scurrying out upset and looked scarred for life, the quote "My betrayal in her eyes" implies the guilt Francis is feeling and it sparks the hatred and tension towards Larry.

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'My hand lingered there for a moment and she didn't protest' This suggests that Francis had his hand somewhere and Nicole didn't care and push his hand away.

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in this scene in the book the quote 'you didn't do anything' this may show that there still a bit of patriarchy going on through to this point as she doesn't really have a say or or no agency or voice as no one she will tell will believe her as Larry laselle his an all time big star and war hero that everyone loves and worships the quote to back this up 'she has no one to talk to'.

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This quote say '' a hint of mischief '' suggest that This shows that Francis thinks that she is giving an encouraging look

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"Are you going to write? i always thought you'd be a writer" shows that even though she is trying to put her past behind her she still has hopes plans and opinions of francis.

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In chapter 7 Nicole is presented with Francis lacking the confidence to talk to her, We know this because the quote 'I can even get up the nerve to hold a normal conversation with Nicole'. While Francis is working on his table tennis skills, Nicole continues her dancing lessons.

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'she allowed me an innocent kiss'
this quote suggests that Nicole and Francis relationship are becoming more intimate and shows that there maturing and becoming close to each other this may suggest that they enjoy each others company and would build their trust

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Nicole leaves and as Francis describes "her hair dishevelled, mouth flung open, lips swollen. Cheeks moist with tears. Her white blouse torn and one hand clutching the front of her blouse to hold it together" then raises her hand to stop Francis from coming towards her and looks at Francis with rage and shakes her head at Francis in disbelief and runs to the door and slams it behind leaving Francis very puzzled but Nicole starting to believe she can't trust anybody anymore including Francis.

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Nicoles confrontation to Francis after the assault 

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Nicoles confrontation to Francis after the assault 

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during the confrontation between these two characters after the assault 'she frowned, drew back a step then paused'. this may suggest that Nicole may be really nervous and still shocked and possibly still cant believe he just stood there in the piazza hearing and letting what Larry was let to do as 'her voice was harsh' as this may represent that she will never want to trust or want to be with him again as he done nothing to prevent it he just stood there in the shadow where he cant be seen.

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'Nicole Renard dropped into the drug store once and a while.' This shows that Nicole likes to go into the drug store to see Francis

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the first reunion between francis and nicole (Alfie) 

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the first reunion between francis and nicole (Alfie) 

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francis starts by saying "HE'S dead, you know"  showing that he thinks it might still be a sensitve subject to which nicole reply's  "don't say it francis i know what he was" confirming that it is a sensitive subject and she doesn't want to be reminded of it.

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"She looked at me. More than anger. But what?"

The quote clearly shows that Nicole has started to get disappointed in Francis and places some of the blame on him for not staying behind like she pleaded.

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this shows that nicole is presented as a good dancer in the wreck centre so everyone was stood around her watching it, this means she is good at dancing

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''as our eyes met and a flash'' in this quote it may suggest that francis and feels that there is a connection between them and have some good times together

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"jealousy streaked through me as larry tossed her in the air" this shows that  nicole has matured now, and is always start of the show

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after tracking down where nicole disappeared off to francis immediately travels to see her because he has been thinking of her and wishing to see her through out is whole time in the army (he still has an emotional bond to her). when he arrives at nicole's school he uses the fact that he is a veteran to gain access and then goes straight to nicole. upon first inspection nicole is confused.

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"modestly"

this quote could suggest nicole is uncertan and shy in frount of the class, in spite of the buety francis aimes at nicole

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"as are eyes met and a flash"

this quote could suggest that francis reveals there is a immediate connection with nicole at first sight

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In the second chapter, on Nicole's first day at Francis' school, he states that a 'flash of recognition' passed between them as soon as he sees her. This not only shows Francis' immature view of love at this point but also presents Nicole as being the main focus of his attention. We only see Nicole from Francis' point of view - perhaps reflecting the patriarchal society she lived in.