Graham Greene

The title "A Shocking Accident" refers to a central event in Graham Greene's story where a young boy, Jerome, learns that his father died in an absurd accident involving a falling pig. This incident,...

"The Invisible Japanese Gentlemen" is narrated from a first-person limited perspective, unfolding within the setting of Bentley's, a London restaurant. The central theme revolves around caution and...

The title "The Case for the Defence" reflects the story's focus on the judicial process and the theme of justice versus injustice. The narrative explores how the defense manipulates evidence and...

"The End of the Party" by Graham Greene is a psychological horror story with Gothic elements. It explores the darker sides of life and the human psyche through the twin characters, Peter and Francis....

Divine vengeance in "The Case for the Defence" is depicted through the fate of the Adams twins. Although one twin escapes human justice due to their identical appearance, divine intervention occurs...

The girl in "The Invisible Japanese Gentlemen" shows she is a twentieth-century character through her independence and modern attitudes. She insists on paying for her meal, refers to her fiancé...

Graham Greene's writing style is fast-paced and dramatic, reflecting his background in journalism and scriptwriting. His novels often blend adventure and thriller elements, set in exotic locales like...

In "A Shocking Accident," the pig symbolizes the inherent absurdity and randomness of death. Regardless of how death occurs, whether in a seemingly noble or ridiculous manner, it remains ultimately...

"Jubilee" explores themes of aging, regret, and the passage of time. The story follows Mr. Chalfront, a middle-aged male prostitute whose career is waning due to age. Set against the backdrop of...

Mrs. Salmon is considered the ideal witness in "The Case for the Defence" because of her credibility and demeanor. She has a slight Scotch accent and appears honest, kind, and caring. Her testimony...

The conflict in "The Invisible Japanese Gentleman" centers on the differing perspectives and concerns of the characters. The young woman is optimistic about her writing career, while her fiancé is...

The central themes in "Our Man in Havana" include loyalty, hypocrisy, and Cold War intrigue. The novel satirizes spy fiction through the story of James Wormold, an unqualified British expatriate in...

The phrase "domes of silence muting the court" metaphorically suggests the loss of influence and trust in the court system when mistakes occur. It implies that errors silence the court's authority...

What bothers Jerome about his aunt is that she doesn’t see the humor in how his dad died and is oblivious to how the story of his death impacts listeners.

The story suggests divine vengeance through the fate of one of the Adams twins after the trial. The twins exploit their identical appearance to escape justice for murder, which could provoke divine...

The Third Man by Graham Greene is a story about the evil of capitalism. In it, the author foresees a brighter future in which greed no longer controls people’s lives. Although his study is written...

Mrs. Salmon would be unable to sleep at night due to her fear of retribution from the surviving Adams brother. After the unexpected verdict, she "went in fear," worrying that the murderer might seek...

The Peckham murder in "The Case for the Defence" was considered an open and shut case because the accused, Adams, had a distinctive appearance, making it unlikely for witnesses to mistake him for...

In "A Shocking Accident," Jerome is the round character, depicted with complexity as he navigates life impacted by his father's unusual death. He evolves, adapting his storytelling to suit different...

In "A Shocking Accident" by Graham Greene, Jerome's father dies in a bizarre accident when a pig, raised on a balcony in a foreign country, becomes too heavy and crashes through the floor, landing on...

The title "Ministry of Fear" in Graham Greene's novel refers to a Nazi spy ring that the protagonist, Arthur Rowe, uncovers during World War II. It evokes a sinister twist on the concept of...

Travels with My Aunt by Graham Greene is a comedic novel about self-discovery and adventure, published in 1969. It follows Henry Pulling, a retired bank manager, who embarks on global adventures with...

The protagonist in "The Destructors" by Graham Greene is Trevor, known as "T" to his gang. Ironically, while he leads the gang, he also embodies the antagonistic force against the house they destroy....

"Plead mistaken identity" in "The Case for the Defence" means claiming that the accused is wrongly identified as the perpetrator, suggesting that someone else committed the crime. It is not a formal...

In "The Case for the Defence," "fatal instinct" refers to the moment when Adams, the murderer, realizes he has made a crucial mistake by being seen by Mrs. Salmon at the crime scene. This instinct, a...