To begin: How has Malamud linked masculinity to the concept of a hero? In other words, how is Roy's success and failure expressed in terms of gender and gender expectations? Look for specific evidence from the text to support your ideas.
Some small group work: Quote sheet
Discussion
1. In what way does the American definition of a hero conflict with that of what a hero really should be?
2. Compare and contrast Iris & Roy.
3. How does blind ambition conflict with having measured values?
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