Journal #2 1st Quarter

In the novel The Archer's Tale, by Bernard Cornwell, the main character Thomas is a perfect example of a hero. Thomas shows courage, strength, and humility throughout the novel. After Thomas' village is raided by French mercenaries, he is left with nothing but his bow and arrows. Thomas has his humble beginnings, and he certainly is set up to become a hero. Thomas' first act of bravery is grabbing his bow to retaliate against the mercenaries after they raided the village. He kills four mercenaries and forces them to run away. His persistence to retrieve the ancient lance form Harlequin and to get revenge on the mercenaries is his main goal. Thomas' archery skills do not make him a hero, but the qualities of his personality and his actions do. In the book Thomas even admits not being the best archer among the army he is in. I think the goal that Thomas is pursuing makes him a hero.