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The characters dubbed the “Wormsley Common Gang� in Graham Greenes “The Destructors� are a deeply ambiguous group of kids, whose ethics, have been marred by post war society. Even the most virtuous of men are susceptible to the bitter ravages brought forth in the community in times of war. Grief shows no distinction in times of blood shed, all share in the shame of public and domestic dysfunction. Such is the case of this troubled band of youths.
Imagine a community comprised of dilapidated homes, families who share in its likeness, and faces that carry the image of hope and restoration deferred; this was the turf of the Wormsley Common Gang. Their environment mirrored destruction at every turn. The youthful innocence that normally accompanies growing boys was replaced with habitual cynicism and blatant rebelliousness to all outside this band of brothers. The groups distorted view of reality can be seen in their first encounter with Mr. Thomas.
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