'Heroes' Chapter 17 - A Discussion

The last chapter of 'Heroes'. Many people feel a sense of ANTICLIMAX when they read the last chapter. This is because the dramatic ending that Robert Cormier has led us (the readers) to expect doesn't happen: Francis deosn't commit suicide. Instead he is at an important point in his life - he suddenly has options. He uses the word 'maybe' repeatedly in this chapter. He is uncertain about the future and is at a symbolic place (the train station).