The Themes in "The Cone Gatherers
Explore the main themes of war and conflict, social classes, and the struggle between good and evil in "The Cone Gatherers." Set during World War 2, the novel delves into the interactions and conflicts between characters from different backgrounds, highlighting the complexities of human nature and society.
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The Cone Gathers Themes
The Main Themes War and Conflict Social Classes (Lady Runcie-Campbell, Neil and Calum) Good an Evil (Duror and Calum)
War and Conflict The novel is set in the middle of World War 2 Give feeling of danger not being far away Effects Characters Lady Runcie-Campbell - Having to take charge Neil and Calum - being moved from other job Duror- Looks at it as an escape
Social Classes Lady Runcie-Campbell is higher class and owns the big house where Calum and Neil Work. Creates conflict with her Religion (Christianity). she gasped, and looked sharply at him, wondering if her words were deliberate quotation aimed against her faith Neil and Calum are of the Low Class. Calum is not effected by it whereas Neil is. Neil reflected: He was sure Mr Tulloch had betrayed them: rather than displease the wealthy lady he had sacrificed them because they were humble and poor and homeless
Good and Evil Calum is innocent and pure like a little child and love nature and cannot stand to see any creature in pain. Representation of Jesus in the scene of his death. Duror is the complete opposite, his hatred grow throughout the play towards Calum as he cannot Stand anything that isn't perfect, like his wife. if the crooked little imbecile was sent back now to the forest at Ardmore, he must live happily there whilst her in the wood Duror own torment continued. His going therefore must be destruction, an agony, a crucifixion
