Themes of the Poem 'My Hero' by Willis Hall

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What are the three main themes of the poem 'My Hero'?

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Bravery, Love, Respect

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How is the father described in terms of bravery?

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The father is brave because he is not afraid of the dark, skeletons, ghosts, vampires, wolf-man, or Frankenstein.

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What does the child learn from observing the father?

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The child learns about the things the father is not afraid of and also about the things he is afraid of, like spiders.

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What emotion does the child feel towards the father despite his fears?

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The child shows respect to his/her father even after knowing that he cannot get rid of a spider.

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What specific fear does the father have?

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The father is afraid of spiders.