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Categories: Science fiction Fantasy Mystery Romance Business Classic Sports Young adult Humor Memoirs See all categories... |
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Categories: Science fiction Fantasy Mystery Romance Business Classic Sports Young adult Humor Memoirs See all categories... |
Heroes portrays the story of a young Japanese boy and the experiences he goes through during the 1960’s and the start of the new war in Vietnam. Donnie is always forced into the role of the bad guy when him and his friends play war because they say he looks like the bad guys. Irony sets in when we find out his father and uncle are decorated war heroes who fought in the U.S. Army. He wants to prove he isn’t the bad guy, but his father and uncle try to teach him how heroes act by not bragging and just doing what they are suppose to do. The white bordered images are detailed to the point where you feel like running away from Donnie’s friends with him. The pain in his eyes is shown on many pages as he is tormented by his friends because he feels having to be the bad guy is better than having no friends at all. Even though his uncle and father never wanted to brag or talk about their heroism, when they show up at his school in their decorated uniforms, it was a moment of pride. They didn’t have to say anything or tell any stories; their presence like this was enough to help Donnie become respected among his peers. The message of valor and dignity becomes universal when it transcends those in this story, making it relatable to anyone who feels they are different.