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The Boy Comes Home by A. A. Milne
Summary
The play “The Boy Comes Home” is a light comedy. It throws light on the generation gap. The old generation thinks that the young generation is immature just like a schoolboy. It should obey the old generation. In fact, the young generation is mature and it can take the right decision.
Philip is a young man of 23. He lives with Uncle James who is his patron. He has returned after four years of war. On the very first morning, he comes for breakfast at ten. Uncle James keeps a strict discipline in the house. According to his orders, breakfast is served at eight.
Philip has row with Mrs. Higgins because of this. She threatens to leave the job if she is asked to prepare breakfast at ten. Philip handles her very cleverly.
Uncle James comes to see Philip. He wants to ask him to join his jam business; however, just before Philip’s entry into the room, he goes to sleep. In his dream, he meets with Philip. He orders him to join jam business. However, Philip wants to learn some profession. Uncle James thinks that Philip is just like a schoolboy and he cannot choose a career for himself.
To prove that he is mature, Philip relates his experience at Somme. However, Uncle James still insists on his own decision. He threatens to use the power of the purse. At this, Philip takes out a revolver and a bomb out of his pocket and frightens Uncle James to death. He agrees to do what Philip wants.
In the meanwhile, Uncle James wakes up. He is now a changed man. When Philip actually comes to talk to him, he is rather confused and repeats the same things what Philip has said in his dream. Philip at once agrees to join the jam business. Uncle James is not sure about his dream.
Question:
What is the central idea nn the play "The Boy Comes Home" ?
Answer:
This drama explores issues surrounding the generation gap. Older generations believe that younger generations are immature and unaware of their family and social responsibilities. In fact, younger generations are more responsible and mature and they respect their elders.
Explanation:
The Boy Comes Home is a one act comic written by A.A. Milne. Philip he is a young man of 23 years old. After his four years of service on the front, he returns to London. He lives with his uncle James and aunt Emily. Philip loves his aunt Emily. He likes his uncle, but he hates his strict, authoritarian behavior. As the play begins, Philippe enters the dining room at 10:00 am for breakfast. According to Uncle James's rule, breakfast must be served at 8am. Mrs. Higgins refuses to serve Philip breakfast until she receives the correct order from her master. She even gives a one month notice period. Philip handles the situation so deftly that he has the chef serve breakfast.
Aunt Emily sees a big difference in Phillips' personality. Uncle James is waiting for Philip to come to talk to him about joining his Jam business. He falls asleep as he waits and imagines in his dreams that Philip is an ill-mannered young man asking for money left by his father. He threatens his uncle with a revolver and does whatever he wants. He even smokes a pipe in front of him. Uncle James is now afraid of Philip. In reality, Philip behaves differently. Uncle James' attitude towards Philip also changed. When Uncle James asks him if he is ready to start a jam business, he readily agrees.
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