Of Late I Think of Cliffordville story
An aging tycoon exchanges his fortune for a trip to the past and a new beginning when he meets the mysterious Miss Devlin. Directed by: David Lowell Rich. Story by: Malcolm Jameson, Rod Serling.
16 total · 10 major · 6 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| deal with the devil | major | The Devil fulfilled Mr. Feathersmith's wish to return to 1910 Cilffordville in exchange for a large sum of money. Later he cut a deal to return to the present in exchange for $40. |
| ironic twist of fate | major | Mr. Feathersmith treated the janitor with disdain, but then through an ironic twist of fate their roles were reversed. |
| pride goes before a fall | major | Mr. Feathersmith arrogantly assumed it would be easy to remake his fortune, but he learned this was not the case. |
| rich character vs. poor character | major | The business tycoon Mr. Feathersmith was contracted with the company janitor. |
| ruthlessness | major | Mr. Feathersmith was a stereotypically morally bankrupt tycoon who had made his fortune by financially preying on others and was proud of himself for it. |
| the Devil | major | The Devil herself fulfilled Mr. Feathersmith's wish to return to 1910 Cliffordville. |
| the need for a purpose in life | major | Mr. Feathersmith explained to Ms. Devlin that he lacked a purpose. |
| the thrill is in the chase | major | Mr. Feathersmith remarked that the fun was in amassing his vast fortune, not in having it. As a result, he made a deal with the Devil to give him to opportunity to enjoy amassing his fortune a second time. |
| what if I found myself in the past | major | The Devil herself fulfilled Mr. Feathersmith's wish to return to 1910 Cliffordville. |
| what if I had a second chance at life | major | Mr. Feathersmith relived his life from the age of 30 but with his present memories in tact. |