Parson's Pleasure story
A crooked antiques dealer is masquerading as a clergyman. Claiming to be collecting old furniture, he comes across a farmer who gives him an antique piece worth a fortune. Directed by: John Bruce. Story by: Roald Dahl.
4 total · 3 major · 1 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| con artistry | major | Crooked antique dealer Cyril Boggis pretended to be a vicar in an effort to swindle an unwitting farmer out of a very expensive antique. |
| interest in antiques | major | Cyril Boggis seemed to enjoy going about the country homes of rural England in search of precious antiques. He was particularly on the hunt for a Thomas Chippendale commode table. |
| ironic twist of fate | major | Cyril Boggis told lies to acquire a valuable commode but the sellers took his lies seriously and smashed the commode to pieces before giving it to him. Note that Cyril lied and said he only wanted the legs of the commode. |
| socialism | minor | The county lady expressed a contempt for socialists. |