Understanding "The Destructors" by Graham Greene
Explore the themes and motivations behind the destructive actions of a group of boys in post-war London as they contrast the setting and beauty of a particular house, unraveling deeper insights into human behavior.
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The Destructors by Graham Greene
Discussion Questions What is the story about? (subject/meaning) Who are the protagonists and who/what is the antagonist of the story? Explain how the house contrasts the general setting of the story, the post-war blitzed London. Use the text. Discuss the gang s motivations in destroying the house taking into consideration a) the age and beauty of the b) the seriousness with which the boys work and their loss of concern over their leadership c) the burning of the pound notes e) their consideration for Old Misery d) the lorry driver s reaction. How can the boys behavior be linked to the setting of the story?
R Prompt Describe the setting of the story and illustrate how the house contrasts the setting. Explain how the setting, London a few years after the German bombing, and the unusual beauty of the house motivate the boys to destroy Old Misery s house.
AP Prompt Explain how the setting of the story provides insight into the actions of the boys. What does the story suggest in general about the relationship between the setting and human behavior?
