The Destructors

Instructor Freshwater Thesis Statement: Both Greene’s “The Destructors” and Lawrence’s “The Rocking-Horse Winner”, particularly the climax of each story, illustrate a powerful preoccupation with the ruining of lives because of a desire to control the material world. Outline: I. Introduction--thesis statement as well as introductory material regarding the two texts to be referenced. II. The Destructors--a discussion of Greene’s story a. major plot points from the

Blackie’s Character in “The Destructors” In the story, “The Destructors,” Blackie changes from being the dominant protagonist character to being the somewhat antagonistic character in the story. Considering the three criteria that are necessary for developing a convincing character, Blackie is a very compelling character throughout “The Destructors” that helps with his development into a very credible character throughout the story. The criteria necessary for developing a convincing character

The Destructors, by Graham Greene Samantha Webber 10/13/17 A villain is someone who commits deplorable actions against others by going out of their way to inflict harm on others. In Destructors by Graham Greene, the character Trevor “T.” is presented as an evil person with malicious intent, and is a villain because he is unsympathetic to others and destroyed someone’s home that meant very much to them. The nature of villainy allows the reader to understand the theme of code of behavior. T

A Critical Analysis of "The Rocking-Horse Winner" by D.H. Lawrence and "The Destructors" by Graham Greene In both stories, "The Rocking-Horse Winner" by D.H. Lawrence and "The Destructors" by Graham Greene we see the common theme of wanting to be envied by others because of what we have or can do. The need to do better, have prestige and more power than anyone else is a very common human conflict that is dealt with on all levels of humanity. The emotional environment that man grows

relation to the good of other people. Renowned author Graham Greene explores this theme from what some people believe to be a Christian perspective in his many of his works. Although two of Graham Greene’s short stories, “The Basement Room” and “The Destructors,” are neither clearly redemptive or biblical, it is very possible that the stories are written from a Christian worldview because of their parallels to the nature and consequences of sin, and Greene’s criticism of selfish human behavior. “The Basement

story, The Destructors. Something that is able to generate thought in the mind of the reader is effective characterization, done through the usage of characters who have deep emotional

Graham Greene’s “The Destructors” (1954) is set in London nine years after the end of World War II. The protagonist is Trevor who is the new leader of the Wormsley Common Gang. Trevor leads the gang to destroy an old house that belongs to an old gentleman named Mr. Thomas, whom the boys call Old Misery. Symbol is one element that supports the plot. The “Glossary of Terms” defines symbol as follows: “Something that means more than what it is; an object, person, situation, or action that in addition

Ambitions are extremely important to possess, but could cause others to stare at one with discontent and hate. Even though it may anger some people, an individual must pursue their goal until it is achieved. For example, in the short story, “The Destructors”, written by Graham Greene in 1954, the gang accomplishes their ambition by performing an action that seems impossible and foolish. As the story progresses, the children are faced with the challenge that they could be caught by Old Misery. T and

In the story, “The Destructors” by Graham Greene, the author's position is that humans are inherently good.The author argues that humans can behave badly due to their circumstances of their lives and being in a gang is a release of anger for them. Graham Greene In the story emphasized that whatever your surroundings are, it will drastically affect your actions, good or bad.For example, the story emerges in aftermath of world war 2, so the kids are used to this way of living.It displays how these

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