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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

Eragon

Protagonist The first in a new

generation of dragon riders

Chosen by Saphira Trained by Brom

and Oramis

Murtagh

Antagonist Son of Morzan and

the half-brother of Eragon

Forced to swear loyalty to Galbatorix

Favorite Character

Eragon The hero of the

story Main character People look up to

him and depend on him to save the empire.

Least Favorite Character

Galbatorix Evil Dictator Selfish Has killed many

innocent people.

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.

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.

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.

Falling Action

Eragon and Saphira barely escape with their lives.

Author ended the book after that to create anticipation for the fourth book.

Resolution

No resolution. Paolini created a cliffhanger.

Setting

Alegasia During a struggle

for power of which Surda tries to overthrow the Empire.

Theme

Redemption

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.

Social Issue

The importance of heroes to society.

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)

What are the traits of a hero?

Admired for their achievements and noble qualities.

Courage Self-sacrificing Determination Dedication Compassion

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

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)

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

Modern Day Heroes

Emergency Medical Technicians Firemen Police officers Soldiers Doctors

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZIApwWq1AU

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.