The Devil Bat story
A small town cosmetic company chemist Dr. Paul Carruthers who is upset at his wealthy employers, because he feels they have denied him his due share of company success, breeds giant bats to get revenge.
6 total · 4 major · 2 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| human vs. beast | major | Police and reporters versus the Devil Bat. |
| mad scientist stereotype | major | The chemist Paul Carruthers bred murderous giant bats to get revenge on his employers. |
| the desire for vengeance | major | Paul Carruthers bred murderous giant bats to get revenge on his employers. |
| workplace disgruntlement | major | Paul Carruthers became disgruntled because he felt the owners of the company he worked for were exploiting him by reaping all the profits from his hard work. |
| romantic love | minor | Johnny Layton and Mary Heath. One-Shot McGuire and Maxine. |
| scientist occupation | minor | Paul Carruthers was experimenting with electricity to create giant bats in a laboratory setting. |