Heroes

Compare/contrast Frank McCoy and Stanley Summers, not only in terms of appearance but also personality and values. How do their similarities and differences drive the plot and inform their relationship?

Using examples from the text, discuss the ways Ginny and Brooks contribute to the novel in terms of plot, the development of other characters, and thematic messaging.

What does the epigraph attributed to President Roosevelt: “We must be the great arsenal of democracy” mean? Why does Frank decide this is a fitting inspiration for the name of his and Stanley’s superhero character?