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Brisingr
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Christopher Paolini Born November 17,
1983 Best known as the
author of the Inheritance Cycle
Was home schooled by his parents
Wrote his first book at the age of 15
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Eragon
Protagonist The first in a new
generation of dragon riders
Chosen by Saphira Trained by Brom
and Oramis
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Murtagh
Antagonist Son of Morzan and
the half-brother of Eragon
Forced to swear loyalty to Galbatorix
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Favorite Character
Eragon The hero of the
story Main character People look up to
him and depend on him to save the empire.
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Least Favorite Character
Galbatorix Evil Dictator Selfish Has killed many
innocent people.
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Exposition
Eragon is chosen by a Dragon which he names Saphira.
They met Brom a former rider and he helps train them.
They join the Varden and hope to stop the evil Galbatorix.
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Rising Action
Eragon, Saphira, and Roran Travel to Helgrind to rescue Katrina.
Murtagh and his dragon attack the Varden just before Roran’s and Katrina’s wedding.
Eragon and Saphria return to Ellesméra to train.
Eragon finds out that Brom is his father.
Galbatorix’s source of power is the heart of hearts.
Seige of Feinster.
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Climax
Eragon and Saphira are in Feinster fighting the new shade.
Eragon sees a vision that Murtagh and Oromis fight and Oromis dies.
Learn of the heart of hearts.
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Falling Action
Eragon and Saphira barely escape with their lives.
Author ended the book after that to create anticipation for the fourth book.
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Resolution
No resolution. Paolini created a cliffhanger.
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Setting
Alegasia During a struggle
for power of which Surda tries to overthrow the Empire.
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Theme
Redemption
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Book Rating
I give this book a 7. I had a hard time getting into this book. The book had me wondering if the story was going anywhere.
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Social Issue
The importance of heroes to society.
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Why are heroes important?
They bring out the best of people. (Dean, 2008)
Inspire us to live better lives. (Dean, 2008)
Can purify our thoughts and deeds. (Dean, 2008)
Highlight what is important in the world. (Dean, 2008)
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What are the traits of a hero?
Admired for their achievements and noble qualities.
Courage Self-sacrificing Determination Dedication Compassion
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Heroes effect on children
Positives They gain
understanding of good and bad. (Jeter, 2007)
Can influence traits like courage, confidence, and teamwork. (Jeter, 2007)
Role models (Jeter, 2007)
Negatives Violence (Jeter, 2007) Can create a
stereotype (Jeter, 2007)
Standards are maybe too difficult to live up to. (Jeter, 2007)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRCteeZTrjE
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The effects to society
Inspire (Dean, 2008) Provide role models (Dean, 2008) We want to aspire to be someones hero
(Dean, 2008) Highlight important things in the world
(Dean, 2008)
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Heroes of History
Mother Teresa- cared for the sick and fed the hungry.
Martin Luther King Jr.- African-American civil rights movement.
Gandhi-promoted world peace Abraham Lincoln- Emancipation
Proclamation
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Modern Day Heroes
Emergency Medical Technicians Firemen Police officers Soldiers Doctors
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZIApwWq1AU
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Bibliography
Dean, Duke. "Heroes In Society." (2008). Web. Jeter, Derrick G. "The Importance of Heroes." (2007): 1-1.
Web. "YouTube - 9/11 God Bless the USA." YouTube - Broadcast
Yourself. Web. 12 Feb. 2010. "YouTube - Hercules - Zero to Hero (English)." YouTube -
Broadcast Yourself. Web. 12 Feb. 2010.