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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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Protagonist
The first in a new
generation of
dragon riders
Chosen by Saphira
Trained by Brom and
Oramis
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Antagonist
Son of Morzan and
the half-brother of
Eragon
Forced to swear
loyalty to Galbatorix
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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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Galbatorix
Evil
Dictator
Selfish
Has killed many
innocent people.
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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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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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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.
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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No resolution.
 Paolini created a cliffhanger.
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Alegasia
During a struggle for
power of which
Surda tries to
overthrow the
Empire.
Redemption
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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.
The importance of
heroes to society.
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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Admired for their achievements and
noble qualities.
 Courage
 Self-sacrificing
 Determination
 Dedication
 Compassion
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Positives
They gain
understanding of
good and bad. (Jeter,
2007)
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Can influence traits
like courage,
confidence, and
teamwork. (Jeter, 2007)
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Role models (Jeter,
Negatives
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Violence (Jeter, 2007)
Can create a
stereotype (Jeter, 2007)
Standards are maybe
too difficult to live up
to. (Jeter, 2007)
2007)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRCteeZTrjE
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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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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Emergency Medical Technicians
 Firemen
 Police officers
 Soldiers
 Doctors
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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.