The Destructors

Writer: Graham Greene
Characters: Trevor (T), Mike, Mr. Thomas (Old Misery), Blackie, Summers.
Year: 1954.
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The destructors is a story in which you can analyze the characters because they all represent the typical reactions people had after war. This story written by Graham Greene is, in my opinion very reflective but could be boring at the beginning of the story.

The story begins with the author introducing the characters and showing the family of Trevor, a boy who has emotional problems because of World War 2. He also presents Mr. Thomas, an old man who lives in the only house left in a parking site. The gang of children are characterized by bothering people and like to pass time bothering Mr. Thomas. One day Trevor goes to see the insides of the house and returns to his friends with the idea of destroying it. What will happen next?

Graham Greene perfectly shows how a country and his citizens develop economically, physically and emotionally and reflects very well how children get affected after a war.