Peter is the main character in the novel Cue for Treason. That being said, he is also the protagonist. Question 3 asks if Peter is a hero. If so what type of hero. And what other type of hero in history could you compare him to?
The usual characteristics of a hero would most likely be brave, selfless, caring, kind, etc. Peter fits these characteristics, though, it would be questionable whether or not he is brave because instead of facing his fears of Sir Phillip early on in the novel he fled. Which could also be an example of selfishness because he could risk putting others at risk by leaving and enraging Sir Phillip.
Ask yourself, would a true hero, such as Superman, run away from Sir Phillip? Well probably not due to the fact that Superman has laser eyes, flight, and super strength. Use a different example perhaps. Would Mahatma Gandhi run away from Sir Phillip. I would not think so. Never the less, Peter is brave. In the novel he threw at stone a Sir Phillip, joined the Secret Services of the Queen, made a daring escape out of captivity and eventually saved the Queen.
Would Peter be and accidental hero, or a hero such as a fireman who makes a profession out of it. There could be debate over this. On one hand Peter was part of the Queen's protection services which would make it seem like it was Peter's job being a hero. But Peter is more likely an accidental hero because heroes such as a fireman knows what their getting their selves into. Whereas Peter just acted out in the moment with heroines.
I would compare Peter to a army solider, because he is wise and knows when to flee and when to fight. Also he is very brave. Peter is not a coward, he is a hero.
Hi Riley, I liked how you answered the question, right until the last sentence. I think you should have not put that in, because it is very repetitive and it loses the meaning of the sentence before it. You might have put instead of that, "because of this, this make Peter a true hero, accidental or not." But I really like how you used lots of examples of heroes.
ReplyDeleteBonjour Riley! Ceci est un essai magnifique. Your thinking is clear, and ideas are well-supported. But there are few typing errors, such as "In the novel he threw at stone a Sir Phillip". Also, your structure is a little bit confusing for the readers, you sometimes say Peter is a hero and sometimes say he is not. I know you are trying to say the two sides of it, but it would be better if you make it more clear in the structure. Overall, great work!
ReplyDeleteThese are very helpful comments!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very good post! I like how you had related a accidental hero, like Peter to heroes such as superman, however I think have been better to refer to a actual real life hero than one from a comic book. Like what Stella said, the last sentence is somewhat unnecessary as it was repetitive. Good job though!
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