Heroes

• She is described as small in the beginning which sets her up as a victim

  Small and slender
• She is idealised by Francis as pure and innocent 


  The pale purity of her face reminded me of the statue of St Therese
• She is attacked 


  Her white blouse torn and one hand clutching the front of her blouse to hold it together
• She is transformer physically after the attack


  For one lightning moment I didn’t recognise her. Now her hair is cut short and combed straight and flat
• He is like a movie star- glamorous and admired by all

  Fred Astaire
• He’s not all he seems


  There were dark hints that he had gotten into trouble in New York City
• He has done this before

  Sweet young things
• Key question of the novel

  Does that one sim of mine wipe away all the good things
• Francis sees her as pure and innocent

  The pale purity of her face reminded me of the statue of St Therese
• Francis would do anything for Nicole


  I silently pledged my love and loyalty forever
• Francis doesn’t recognise nicole


  For one lightning moment I didn't recognise her
• Francis feels responsible for what happned to Nicole

  I recognised in her eyes what I could not deny: betrayal