Heroes

by

Robert Cormier

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Dr. Abrams is the American surgeon who operates on Francis’ face during the war. He attempts to use humor to cheer up his patient; Dr. Abrams also urges Francis to find his plastic surgery practice in Kansas City after the war, promising that he will be able to mitigate the disfigurement.
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Dr. Abrams Character Timeline in Heroes

The timeline below shows where the character Dr. Abrams appears in Heroes. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 1
Appearance vs. Reality Theme Icon
...while reminiscing about his time in the war hospital. First he thinks of his doctor, Dr. Abrams , who promised to help reconstruct Francis’s face at his private plastic surgery practice after... (full context)
Chapter 10
The Simplicity of Childhood Theme Icon
Flawed Heroes Theme Icon
...the possible bridges to a better future by burning the phone number and address of Dr. Abrams ’ plastic surgery clinic and the list of VA hospitals where his war buddy Enrico... (full context)
Chapter 15
Religion Theme Icon
...his wounds will heal soon. Instinctively, Francis tells her that he will be going to Dr. Abrams ’s clinic to have his face reconstructed soon. All the while, he wonders if it... (full context)
Chapter 16
The Simplicity of Childhood Theme Icon
Appearance vs. Reality Theme Icon
...tries to reassure her with his now practiced lie that he will be going to Dr. Abrams ’ clinic to have his face reconstructed. Not wanting to talk about the war, Francis... (full context)
Chapter 17
The Simplicity of Childhood Theme Icon
Appearance vs. Reality Theme Icon
...heroes” of the war; maybe he should track down Enrico; maybe he should go to Dr. Abrams clinic to have his face reconstructed. (full context)