In this paper, written for English 220 by Andrew Dimond in November 1982, the author explores themes of terrorism, innocence, personalities, and relationships. The piece begins with an investigation of the character, Miro. The author discusses Miro's early life in the terrorist camp - his education and indoctrination into the mindset of terror. From Miro's own perception, however, he is a freedom fighter and a hero. Standing opposed to Miro is Ben - an orphan of another sort. Similarly indoctrinated into patriotism, Ben's entire life has been subsumed by the general's prerogatives. Both have grown into conditioned believers - in both cases 'deprived children become depriving adults.'
Robert Cormier's letter to Mrs. Anti
Robert Cormier's response to Mrs. Anti's class
Mrs. Anti's Class Project "Hallowell Highlights"
David Key letter to Robert Cormier
Denise Concheri letter to Robert Cormier
Jamie Argento letter to Robert Cormier
Kimberly Dawes letter to Robert Cormier
Kristi Kozak letter to Robert Cormier
Kristin Doton letter to Robert Cormier
Michael Ryan letter to Robert Cormier
Mrs. Barbara Anti letter to Robert Cormier
Pamela Carpenter letter to Robert Cormier
Rachel Flynn letter to Robert Cormier
Stephanie Synder letter to Robert CormierThis two-page, typed letter from Florida teacher, Concetta T. Lee, dated April 16, 1996, asks Robert Cormier about Tunes for Bears to Dance To. She undertook a rather extensive search of YA novels to find one that fit her criteria. She asks about Mr. Hairston's ethnic identity and the actual geographic locations of Frenchtown and Monument Beach.
This typed letter, written in 2003 by Constance Cormier, Robert Cormier's widow, appears to be in response to packets of written materials sent by John Richter. In the letter, Mrs. Cormier seeks Richter's permission to ensconce the packets in the Fitchburg State archive, along with other readers' and students' writings inspired by Cormier's work.
Robert Cormier's letter to Mrs. Anti
Robert Cormier's response to Mrs. Anti's class
Mrs. Anti's Class Project "Hallowell Highlights"
Belinda Lothrop letter to Robert Cormier 25 October 1988
Denise Concheri letter to Robert Cormier
Jamie Argento letter to Robert Cormier
Kimberly Dawes letter to Robert Cormier
Kristi Kozak letter to Robert Cormier
Kristin Doton letter to Robert Cormier
Michael Ryan letter to Robert Cormier
Mrs. Barbara Anti letter to Robert Cormier
Pamela Carpenter letter to Robert Cormier
Rachel Flynn letter to Robert Cormier
Stephanie Synder letter to Robert Cormier