Accidental hero by Zadie Smith

Question

Smith believes that her father's personal qualities demonstrated during his service in WWII were unique.
True or false

Answer 1

False. Zadie Smith takes a nuanced view of her father's experiences and characteristics, recognizing both the individuality of his actions and the broader context of collective experiences in wartime. She often reflects on how personal qualities can be influenced by various social and historical factors, rather than suggesting that her father's qualities were entirely unique.