n the book Hotel at the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford and the article “The Heroic Journey” perceive a tone of bravery and courage. The author’s use of conflict to deal with enhance the theme of heroic deeds throughout the novel as well as the article. Henry, the main character from the novel through his needs, challenges, and changes give him a perfect fit for this title and recognition for heroism. The story begins with an aged Henry Lee, the main character, looking back at the Panama Hotel because that was where the belongings of the family of his innocent love were boarded up after the conclusion of the war. The two lovers met at their predominantly ‘white’ elite school and became the best of friends. However due to the ethnocentric
