The Destructors review

Graham Greene wrote “The destructors”, a story that is set up after the Second World War in England. Living the war made a group of boys identify with destruction; and believing that they were being tricked by Mr. Thomas so they decided to destroy his house. Surrounded by ruins left by the war, the house was the only one left.
Instead of destroying as one expects: with anger and with no control, the boys decided to meticulously tear it apart. Trevor, being the planner and creator of this project becomes the leader of the group.
The destruction begins, but plans are ruined as Mr. Thomas approaches his house, the destruction was not complete so they decide to lock him in the bathroom outside until it was done. They leave him trapped all night, not knowing what to expect from him. Luckily someone hears him and lets him out, the driver who accidentally finished the demolition of his house.
When Mr. Thomas gets out he sees the only house that survived the war in ruins. The driver laughs at his misfortune, but all he can see from this is the irony of life represented in this house.
This story has a clever sense of humour as well as a slightly psychological background of the characters. The psychological profile of the leader, Trevor, is also very ironic since his father is an architect. Black humour is shown because although it is tragic you can understand what the driver laughs at.

By Caro